PROBLEM AREAS IN LEGAL ETHICS

MEMBERS PROPOSED TOPICS REMARKS

1. CASE CURATORS 1. Reasons or Causes Behind Unequal For revision
Access to Legal Services Among
Lourence Lim Marginalized Groups: What specific groups? NO FINAL
Dianne Macaballug Your topic may be very broad TOPIC YET??
Gracy Cauan
JC Tumaliuan
Alicia Viggayan
Angelo Tobias

3 BRILLIANT BAR-TECHS 1. Legal Services done through the For revision

Internet and its implications to
Allen Catolos Attorney-Client Relationship so what’s
Manrique Camus the issue?
Christian Capili 2. Can a lawyer be held liable when he
Johann Maddara discusses confidential matters with
Jhon Vincent de Luna the hacker of the client’s hacked
account? vague
3. May a lawyer’s neglect of duty and
lack of communication with the client
due to COVID 19 pandemic
interference be justified? What kind of
neglect? In general, yes he’s liable for
any kind of neglect

Revised:

1. Legal services conducted through

an online platform would constitute
a legitimate practice of law? I think
this has been taken by the other
groups already. Check first. If not,
reword it.

2. May a lawyer`s failure to inform

his client about contracting Covid
19 would violate his duty to his
client? Balancing between a
lawyer’s duty to preserve client
confidence and duty to cooperate
with the community in public
 health emergencies – suggested
topic

5 OBJECTION Revised: Refusal to take

OVERRULED 1. Lawyers posting photos wearing a case by
indecent attires what’s the problem reason of
Ednalyn Flores statement? different
Allan Galay 2. Is a government lawyer not observing political views:
Riza Tuddao loyalty to his/her client, the a violation of
Grace Corpuz government, by having political the lawyer's
Rodlynne Addun affiliations? vague oath? WHAT??
Jomer Casirayan

6 SUBPOENA SQUAD Peddling of fake news online and its relation Lawyers as
to a lawyer’s obligation in the dispensation of disinformation/fa
Symone Caluya truth VAGUE - WHAT’S THE SPECIFIC ke news peddlers:
Michelle Lopez ISSUE? a right to freedom
Jasmin Soriano of expression or
Jonalyn Batuyong SUGGESTED TOPIC: UP TO WHAT an offense against
Anna Nicole Alviar EXTENT CAN LAWYERS EXERCISE truth and justice?
THEIR FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION? – DEFINITELY,
WHAT ARE THE LIMITATIONS? LAWYERS
CAN’T PEDDLE
FAKE NEWS.
THAT IS A
CRIME.

10 LAWkey WHAT TOPIC

Surge on killings of lawyers; understanding HAVE YOU
Diana Nolasco its connection with the legal profession. CHOSEN?
Gian Layaoen Focus on an ethical issue
Ezekiel Tangaro Judge we are
On Attorney Gadon's "bobo fame":A case
Pearlyn Bangaan still working for
analysis on lawyers intemperate remarks in
Cely Marie Taguinod a better title
public. What is the objective?
these are the
Judging the Judges: How court judges list of our
protect child witnesses inside court rooms. revised and
There’s a specific rule for this already additional titles

The Autonomy Model: Do lawyers defend

criminals? vague On Attorney
Gadon's "bobo
fame":A case
analysis on
how lawyers'
intemperate
remarks and
cursing lessen
public
confidence
towards the
court and
lawyers.

Does neglect
or lack of
communication
between
lawyers and
their clients
deprive clients'
right to be
promptly and
reasonably
informed about
their case.

The Autonomy
Model: Is it
ethical for
lawyers to
defend clients
who are guilty
of crimes?

Working with
Indigenous
Clients: how
lawyers
recognize and
consider IPRA
law on the
required
protection of
Indigenous
Peoples within
criminal justice
processes and
court trials.
This should be
novel and a
good topic but
it’s quite vague.
Can you
clarify?

Judge here is
the revised title
with a short
explanation.

In the Pursuit
of Rights:
Ethical Review
on the
Recognition of
Indigenous
People’s rights
within the
bounds of
judicial
processes and
court trials.

The study aims

to determine if
there are
ethical issues
on
representation
of lawyers in
cases involving
Indigenous
people in
connection to
their rights,
such as : the
right to be
informed on
 any updates of
their case
The right to be
represented in
court of laws
The right of the
IP if he
chooses not to
submit to the
indigenous
system of
justice, or is
denied the
opportunity to
do so.
An analysis on
the case of
Iladio Laydan
shall be made,
we will also
determine if
there are
existing similar
cases in the
Province of
Cagayan
through NCIP.
FOCUS ON
THE BLUE
HIGHLIGHTS
TO BE MORE
SPECIFIC.
THIS SHOULD
DO.

14 Fevie Embang 1.Duty to Obey the Legal Orders of Duly Ok but topic is
Rogelio Arkaina Constituted Authorities vs Invoking a Legal quite
Mary Joy Baligod Right. (Re: Vaccination Mandate) go straight constrained*
Vince Darisan to the point; be more specific
Alicon Balucay NO FINAL
2.Is it unethical for a lawyer to marry a client TOPIC YET??
after winning an annulment case? Ok but
 topic is quite constrained
15 PALE PILSEN SUGGESTED
(1) May a lawyer’s contingent fee under a TOPIC: CAN A
Lucky Abel valid Contract of Professional Services LAYMAN
Merlyn Casibang be lawful, if payment thereof is over 30% RENDER
Alex Daloga-og of the fair market value of the property
LEGAL
Kristina de Castro subject to pending litigation in court?
ADVICE,
Ken Lanchinebre Non-debatable; check champertry
Kirstiel Mangantulao (2) May a television host non-lawyer? WHETHER
providing for legal advice on air to any PERSONAL
live-audience caller based on actual case OR IN
or controversy, already constitutes illegal PUBLIC?
practice of law, thus subject to IBP
regulations? Ok if it refers to a non-
lawyer.
16 PALE PALE G (GROUP) 1st option: 'Drawing the line between Lawyering,
and Electioneering.' THIS IS OK
Jarvis Alba 3rd option: Is it ethical for a lawyer to continue
Jona Reyes on defending, for the innocence of the accused,
Christian Dayag when he already knows that he is guilty.
Michael Rey 4th Option: Is it ethical for lawyers to openly
Clarisse Garma scrutinize and criticize or to go against
government authorities’ efforts and actions
against suspected NPA Terrorists, or against
NPA Terrorists who has pending cases in court?
17 Never Judge 1. Proposed Topic:
2. 1.)Ethical Issues on Public Lawyers
Maryjoy Cambri privately accepting gifts or cash given by
Claire Angeline Casalda the client gratuitously in connection with
John Reniel Eda their official duties. non-debatable
Analiza Piga
Additional proposed topics:
Ma. Laurie Kaye Tattao
1. Is it ethical for a lawyer to still continue his
attorney-client relationship with his client he
knows to be engaging in illegal acts? NON
DEBATABLE – CHECK CPR

2. Is it ethical for a lawyer to give advice to

his client whose subject of the case is a
person whom he(lawyer) has a personal
grudge with? Will he be considered biased?
NON DEBATABLE – CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3. Is it ethical for a lawyer/notary to make his

secretary sign on behalf of him a notarized
document? (LACK OF MONITORING TO
 LAWYERS WHO AUTHORIZE THEIR
SECRETARY TO SIGN LEGAL DOCUMENTS
ON THEIR BEHALF) NON DEBATABLE.
CHECK NOTARIAL LAW

4. Is it ethical for a lawyer not to take a client

on the ground of his personal grudge against
the client? NON DEBATABLE – CONFLICT
OF INTEREST

5. Lack of monitoring regarding Lawyers who

ante date notarial documents because of
expired commission while in the process of
renewing the same – SUGGESTED TOPIC:
RECOMMENDING A MONITORING SYSTEM
FOR NOTARY PUBLICS (make sure the
system is not yet in place)
18 Acts of Deliciousness (LAWYERS WHO USE SOCIAL MEDIA
Marius del Castillo PLATFORMS TO ADVERTISE THEIR
Trisha dela Cruz SERVICES) non-debatable
Christelle Domingo
Gile Goyagoy Additional Proposed Topics:
Pau Julian a. Lawyers who allow paralegal to forge
their signature on a notarial document
b. Is it ethical for a lawyer to advertise
himself or his accomplishments as a
lawyer when running or campaigning
for politics?
c. Is the act of giving legal advice in a tv
show on a regular basis considered an
illegal practice of law?
d. Is it ethical to decline a client because
of the lawyer’s religious belief? THIS
IS OK
20 DARING DEFENDERS Proposed Topics:
(SOLICITATION OF LEGAL SERVICES
Ana Katrina Medina THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA)
Ruth Bunagan 1. Solicitation of Legal Services Through Social
Franck Aquino Media: Some Current Issues like what?
Ellen Tungcul (Inadvertent Disclosure of Confidential Client
Jodie Aquino Information)

2. Legal Information and the Social Media: Legal

Advertising and Solicitation vague

3. Legal Information and the Social Media: The

 Power of Social Media in Bringing the Legal
Arena to the Digital World vague

4.Solicitation of Legal Services Through Social

Media: Ethical violations on Confidentiality these
are two separate topics and quite vague. Pls
reform

Revised:
1. Solicitation of Legal Services Through
Social Media: On the issue about the
Inadvertent Disclosure of Confidential
Client Information

Additional topic for review/approval:

1. A Study on the variation of Attorney's

Fees among private practitioners:
When is the act of reducing fees
deemed an act of solicitation? OK

21 JUDGE JUDY Consolidated #7, #8 and #13

● Reasonable restrictions that may be
Vanessa Decena imposed on judges and lawyers for them
Precious Bagalayos to continue to enjoy their freedom of
Joi Tatiana De Guzman speech and expression on social media.
Princess Mendoza
Jasmin Waje
Additional topics for review/approval:
[1] Appearance of Impartiality: Conduct of a
judge when engaged or confronted by the media
on a pending case.

[2] Appearance of impartiality: How should a

judge conduct their social life.

[3] Does the social relationship (friends and

followers which include questionable
personalities) of judges in social media platforms
affect his/her impartiality? SUGGESTED TOPIC:
HOW DOES A JUDGE MAINTAIN HIS/HER
IMPARTIALITY WHILE MAINTAINING HIS
SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS IN THE
COMMUNITY?
22 CHAMBER OF SECRETS osed Term Paper Topic: NO
APPROVED
Christopher Batulan Outside the chambers: Improper behavior of TOPIC YET
Shiena Carmelo judge's and how it affects his reputation and
Hannah Agustin the bench’s non-debatable
Albert Canceran -dropped
Elma Campo
Isah Miguel
23 Sleepy SLAWckers Proposed Topics for Term Paper: NO
1. Observance of the confidentiality rule in APPROVED
Kristine Agustin disclosing to the court a perpetuated TOPIC YET
Aimee Magulud fraud committed by the client upon a
Jean Baleva person or tribunal after the course of
Ma. Angely Garcia the lawyer's representation. (edited)
Nino Galvez non-debatable

2. Disclosing information to the court

adverse to the interest of your client
but favorable to the opponent. What’s
the issue?