Art and Law Swiss Authorities Investigate Charges That ‘Freeport King’ Yves Bouvier Owes More Than $100 Million in Back Taxes The allegedly unpaid fees stem in large part from deals he brokered on behalf of Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev. By Eileen Kinsella, Sep 6, 2017
Art and Law The Berkshire Museum Is ‘Under Review’ for Planned Sale, Massachusetts Attorney General Confirms The high-profile sale has attracted the attention of state authorities. By Eileen Kinsella, Aug 30, 2017
Art and Law Christie’s and Hedge-Fund Titan Move to Quash Turkey’s Lawsuit Over ‘Stargazer’ Idol The latest court filing includes an elaborate graphic that details the sculpture's long history in the US. By Eileen Kinsella, Aug 30, 2017
Art and Law Court Grants Billionaire Rybolovlev’s Request for Sotheby’s Documents in Ongoing Feud With ‘Freeport King’ The protracted legal battle stems from the record-setting sale of a Leonardo da Vinci painting. By Eileen Kinsella, Aug 29, 2017
Art and Law Air Travel Is Rough, Even for Art: Christie’s Sues Delta Over ‘Damaged’ Gerhard Richter Painting Christie's is suing the airline for $2.6 million for allegedly damaging one of the artist's works. By Eileen Kinsella, Aug 9, 2017
Art and Law Met Museum Surrenders Another Ancient Sculpture to DA for Investigation The marble statue is 2,300 years old. By Sarah Cascone, Aug 2, 2017
Art and Law Another Hot Pot? The Met Surrenders an Ancient Greek Vase to the Authorities for Investigation The DA believes the work was looted from Italy decades ago. By Eileen Kinsella, Aug 1, 2017
Art and Law Christie’s Must Name Bidder for a ‘Stolen’ $14.5 Million Turkish Idol, Judge Rules Turkey still wants names even though the winning bidder walked away. By Eileen Kinsella, Jul 28, 2017
Art and Law Spanish Billionaire Jaime Botín Faces Prison for Allegedly Trying to Smuggle a Picasso on His Yacht The prosecutor is also seeking a €100 million fine for the banker. By Lorena Muñoz-Alonso, Jul 26, 2017
Art and Law Cady Noland Sues Three Galleries for Copyright Infringement Over Disavowed Log Cabin Sculpture The artist claims that dealers have profited off of a "reproduction" of her original work. By Julia Halperin & Eileen Kinsella, Jul 21, 2017
Art and Law New EU Proposal Aims to Halt the Trafficking of Antiquities That Fund Terrorism A pan-European licensing system for antiquities import is one of the key features. By Naomi Rea, Jul 20, 2017
Art and Law Judge Halts the Auction of the Revealing Breakup Letter Tupac Shakur Wrote Madonna From Prison The pop icon says the letter and other belongings were stolen from her by former art advisor Darlene Lutz. By Eileen Kinsella, Jul 19, 2017
Art and Law Private Investigator Traces Stolen Gardner Museum Masterpieces to Ireland—’I’m 100% Sure,’ He Says The Gardner's security chief tells artnet News otherwise. By Eileen Kinsella, Jul 17, 2017
Art and Law ‘Livid’ Graffiti Artists Sue Fashion Label Vince Camuto for Using Their Artwork in Ads The artists say the fashion label used their work without permission and damaged their credibility. By Eileen Kinsella, Jul 11, 2017
Art and Law The Notorious Gurlitt Trove of Nazi-Tainted Art Makes Its First Appearance at Kunstmuseum Bern The works are scheduled to go on view officially in November. By Henri Neuendorf, Jul 10, 2017
