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2008-04-16 |
CARPIO MORALES, J. |
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| It is of no consequence that the allegedly malicious statements of respondent were made not before a court but before the BSP. A similar submission that actuations of and statements made by lawyers before the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) are not covered by the Code of Professional Responsibility, the NLRC not being a court, was struck down in Lubiano v. Gordolla,[19] thus:Respondent became unmindful of the fact that in addressing the National Labor Relations Commission, he nonetheless remained a member of the Bar, an oath-bound servant of the law, whose first duty is not to his client but to the administration of justice and whose conduct ought to be and must be scrupulously observant of law and ethics.[20] | |||||
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2006-08-31 |
CARPIO MORALES, J. |
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| That a member of the bar is enjoined to observe honorable, candid and courteous dealing with other lawyers[31] and employ respectful and restrained language is in keeping with the dignity of the legal profession.[32] It is through a scrupulous preference for respectful language that a lawyer best demonstrates his observance or respect due to the courts and judicial officers.[33] | |||||