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Ian Gascoigne explains how judges have shaped this simple but sometimes ‘inadequate’ test

The ‘but for’ test is a simple and elegant guide to assessing liability in tort, but complications can and do arise

This week: swindling the tax man; debtor instalments; blocking final divorce; European enforcement; new law divorce challenge.
This week: respondent’s unknown address; CSA chargeback; venue for set aside; upping costs; summary judgment omission; right of audience.

This week: unlock the interlock—fast; who posts the claim form; costs only interim cash; divorce costs assessments

This week: attachment disobeyed; possession costs; questioning the expert; non-mol undertakings.

This week: absence of non-mol statement; small claim expenses; counsels’ duty on drafting order; costs budgeting

Judicial Q&A: challenge route; goods without cash; too much court; mortgage release doubts; who decides on committal?

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya

NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya

From global fraud cases to fishing off-grid, Mishcon de Reya’s chair of dispute resolution Hugo Plowman discusses mentors, management switching off

Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn

Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn

Maguire Family Law announces partner promotion and new hires amid a record year for enquiries

Switalskis—Rebecca Parry & Hannah Gamble

Switalskis—Rebecca Parry & Hannah Gamble

Switalskis wills and probate team extends reach with two appointments

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