Practice question
Counsel changes the email address of record for a justified reason during the case but gives no court notice or service to opponents. He argues the former address’s inconvenience automatically transfers official communications to his new account. Which obligation remains?
- Prompt notice to the court and service on all other parties within five calendar days
- No formal notice can ever be required
- Only a private text message to the client matters
- Changing an account automatically updates the rollo
- The opponent must investigate every new address
Legal references
- Rule13-A Sections7–10 November26,2024: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/99055
- AM25-09-16-SC, separate Supreme Court platform regime: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/99969
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