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Facts: A solo practitioner, Atty. Marco S. Reyes, handles a civil matter and misses a court deadline because his staff misread the updated filing date. He promptly informs the client and the court, moves for relief, and there is no deceit or harm beyond procedural delay. An inquiry panel recommends a non-penal Public Welfare Measure to safeguard the public and remind practitioners to exercise due care. (a) Identify the controlling doctrine governing the imposition of a Public Welfare Measure in this situation. (b) Distinguish this non-penal measure from penal sanctions (e.g., suspension, disbarment) and state the factors used to determine which remedy to impose. (c) Assuming proper notice and opportunity to be heard, discuss the effects and typical duration of the Public Welfare Measure.