Art and Law Leonardo DiCaprio Surrenders $3.2 Million Picasso and $9 Million Basquiat to US Government He has also given up Marlon Brando's Oscar. By Eileen Kinsella, Jun 16, 2017
Art and Law Former Sotheby’s Specialist Faces Extradition to US Over ‘Ponzi Scheme’ Worth Millions The British dealer Timothy Sammons is in hot water with American authorities for alleged art fraud. By Sarah Cascone, Jun 7, 2017
Art and Law How Two Top Collectors Avoided Germany’s New Protectionist Art Law Andrew and Christine Hall scrapped plans for a Baselitz show in Germany when they realized their art might be stuck there. By Eileen Kinsella, Jun 2, 2017
Art and Law Art Basel Tells Adidas to Step Off in Lawsuit Over Fair-Themed Sneakers Swiss fair organizers file a lawsuit against Adidas for slapping "Art Basel" label on hundreds of sneakers. By Eileen Kinsella, Jun 1, 2017
Art and Law The Gardner Museum Doubles Reward to Solve Biggest Art Heist in History Twenty-five years after the robbery—and years of false leads—the increase to $10 million suggests the investigation is still active. By Eileen Kinsella, May 24, 2017
Art and Law ACLU Claims Customs Agents Violated Artist’s Constitutional Rights Customs and Border Protection agents searched artist Aaron Gach's phone, among other belongings. By Brian Boucher, May 10, 2017
Art and Law MFA Boston Reaches Settlement in Nazi-Related Claim Over Rare Figurines Curator says the case was more nuanced than most. By Eileen Kinsella, May 4, 2017
Art and Law Seller of Nazi-Looted Old Master Yanks Painting From Auction at Last Minute In the days leading up to the sale, the work—and its tainted history—garnered worldwide attention. By Eileen Kinsella, Apr 26, 2017
Art and Law Reclusive Photographer Vivian Maier Is Subject of New Lawsuit Over Sales of Her Work The city of Chicago, representing the late photographer's estate, claims serious chicanery on the other side. By Brian Boucher, Apr 24, 2017
Art and Law Vandal Scrawls ‘Nazi Art’ on a Painting at the Met’s Education Center When confronted, the man told a guard: “Go back to your country!” By Sarah Cascone, Apr 21, 2017
Art and Law Peeping Tate? Luxe Neighbors Sue Tate Modern Over Visitor Voyeurism They claim a viewing platform has turned their homes into 'fishbowls.' By Alyssa Buffenstein, Apr 20, 2017
Art and Law Congressman to Appeal Removal of Art Showing Cops as Pigs, Citing Free Speech The canvas was inspired by Black Lives Matter protests; some call it "anti-police." By Brian Boucher, Apr 19, 2017
Art and Law Not Lovin’ It: Street Artists Slam McDonald’s for Using Their Work in New Ad Street art is not fair game just because it's outdoors, says the artists' attorney. By Brian Boucher, Apr 19, 2017
Art and Law Artist Sues Trinity Church for $1.2 Million Over Clandestine Removal of 9/11 Memorial Sculpture The church removed the three-ton work "under cover of night." By Brian Boucher, Apr 14, 2017
Art and Law Prince Photographer Fires Back at Warhol Foundation Copyright Suit Artist fires back after foundation makes an unexpected legal move. By Eileen Kinsella, Apr 13, 2017
