Question

Scenario 1:

Lisa is a talented and respected professional in her field. She has been working for ABC Company for several years and has built strong relationships with clients and colleagues. However, Jason, an employee of XYZ Company, deliberately spreads false rumors about Lisa to ABC Company's clients in an attempt to damage her reputation and steal her clients. As a result, Lisa lost several important clients and her professional reputation has been significantly affected.

In this scenario:

1. Discuss the concept of tortious interference as stated in Article 1314 of the Civil Code of the Philippines.
2. Identify the elements that must be proven to establish a claim of tortious interference.
3. Explain the possible legal remedies available to Lisa for the damages she suffered as a result of Jason's actions.

Scenario 2:

Mike and Sarah are business partners who own a successful construction company. They secured a contract with a prominent real estate developer to build a high-rise condominium project. However, John, a competitor in the industry, secretly offers a bribe to the developer and convinces them to terminate the contract with Mike and Sarah's company and award it to his own company. As a result, Mike and Sarah suffer financial losses and damage to their company's reputation.

In this scenario:

1. Discuss the concept of tortious interference as stated in Article 1314 of the Civil Code of the Philippines.
2. Identify the elements that must be proven to establish a claim of tortious interference.
3. Explain the possible legal remedies available to Mike and Sarah for the damages they suffered as a result of John's actions.