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Art Law

"Art gallery interior showcasing Alma Thomas’s colorful abstract works. The space features bright blue walls and wooden floors, with geometric shapes and stripes forming the central themes in the artwork."

How Late Is Too Late to Claim an Artwork? A Recent Alma Thomas Ruling Reopens the Question

Reich told Observer that the laches defense cannot be invoked in bad faith.
By Elisa Carollo
A woman sits in shadow on an art gallery bench viewing two well-lit paintings.

An Art Gallery Lost Your Consignment. Now What?

Resolving these disputes is rarely simple, according to Ralph Lerner, a New York lawyer specializing in art law.
By Daniel Grant
A bald man in a black hoodie, seated at a microphone in a formal setting, gestures emphatically with both hands raised mid-speech.

Senators Target the Art Market With New Anti-Money Laundering Rules

“Art should be for art-lovers, not terrorists and criminals,” said Senator John Fetterman in a statement.
By Elisa Carollo
Picture of a woman in black dress in front of a bronze ancient Greece helmet.

The Legal Systems Reshaping the Art World: An Interview With Lawyer Leila A. Amineddoleh

By Elisa Carollo
A man in a suit and tie holds a briefcase full of painting supplies

Art Law: How Nations Around the World Deal with Forgeries

By Daniel Grant
Watch out for that handshake deal!

Why You Can’t Count on the Handshake Deal When Doing Business

By Daniel Grant
US-ART-GRAFFITI-5 POINTZ

The Law Against Artists: Public Art Often Loses Out in Court

By Daniel Grant
The now-shuttered Knoedler Gallery.

A Knoedler Gallery Obituary

By Alexandra Peers

New Legislation Would Protect Art Authenticators Against 'Nuisance' Lawsuits

By Daniel Grant

Work on Paper: Art Collecting Increasingly Requires Lengthy Contracts

By Daniel Grant
"Île de France" (2008) by Richard Prince.

U.S. Supreme Court Won’t Hear Cariou v. Prince Appeal

By Dan Duray
Lerner (R). (Courtesy Patrick McMullan)

Art Lawyer Ralph Lerner Suspended

By Dan Duray
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