Sixteen Old Enough to Banish Parental Knowledge
- 28 Jun 2016
- Law Blog
The respective rights of children and their parents has long been a tricky subject for the courts. A recent case on this topic involved a couple's adopted 16-year-old child, who was born female but wished to change gender and attended the Tavistock Gender Identity Clinic. He changed his name to a male name by deed poll.
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'Know Your Client' Failure Costs Firm
- 23 Jun 2016
- Law Blog
Although clients often regard as a nuisance the extensive 'know your client' procedures that are required by financial institutions and professional firms, the importance of strict adherence is clear, as a recent case involving a property fraud illustrates.
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