In the early 1930s, James Joyce's novel Ulysses was seized by customs on importation to the United States of America. A federal court had to decide whether the novel was "obscene" or not. In this podcast, we consider the decision of the trial court and the appeal court on this issue.
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In the early 1930s, James Joyce's novel Ulysses was seized by customs on importation to the United States of America. A federal court had to decide whether the novel was "obscene" or not. In this podcast, we consider the decision of the trial court and the appeal court on this issue.
Eclairs Group PLC v. JKX Oil & Gas PLC [2015] UKSC 71
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Eclairs Group PLC v. JKX Oil & Gas PLC [2015] UKSC 71
Directors of a company attempt to restrict the right of certain minority shareholders to vote at the AGM, fearing a "corporate raid" on the company's shares. Were the restrictions for a "proper purpose"? The Supreme Court decides, with Lord Sumption delivering the lead judgment.
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In the early 1930s, James Joyce's novel Ulysses was seized by customs on importation to the United States of America. A federal court had to decide whether the novel was "obscene" or not. In this podcast, we consider the decision of the trial court and the appeal court on this issue.
