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A Street Artist Is Suing Walmart and Ellen DeGeneres for Allegedly Stealing His Signature Heart Logo

A clothing line released by the company this year prominently features a design that looks suspiciously similar to the artist’s own.

By Taylor Dafoe, Jul 31, 2019

Art and Law

Portuguese Authorities Seize Blue-Chip Artworks From Slippery Mega-Collector José Berardo to Pay Down His $1 Billion in Debt

The billionaire put the valuable trove up as collateral for loans.

By Naomi Rea, Jul 31, 2019

Art and Law

A Burglary Ring Used Social Media to Target Wealthy Art Collectors. Should You Think Twice Before Posting Your Picasso?

In the wake of a bust of a Houston crime ring, a security expert explains how to avoid making yourself a target.

By Sarah Cascone, Jul 31, 2019

Art and Law

‘He Had Lying, Scamming, and Stealing Down to a Fine Art’: Disgraced Dealer Timothy Sammons Is Sentenced to 4 to 12 Years in Prison

Sammons pleaded guilty to grand larceny and fraud that bilked his victims out of $10 million to $30 million.

By Eileen Kinsella, Jul 30, 2019

Art and Law

The Portland Museum of Art Wins Its $4.6 Million Lawsuit Against a Caretaker Accused of Coercing an Elderly Donor Into Changing Her Will

The elderly woman signed over her estate to her caregiver—rather than the museum and her family—shortly before she died.

By Sarah Cascone, Jul 23, 2019

Art and Law

A Lawyer Allegedly Convinced His Elderly Client to Sell Him a Brancusi for a Pittance. Now, the Collector Is Suing Him for $200 Million

Stuart Pivar claims he was duped into selling a Brancusi bronze for far below market value.

By Sarah Cascone, Jul 18, 2019

Art and Law

Ai Weiwei Wins a Legal Battle With Volkswagen Over an Ad That Featured His Refugee-Themed Art Installation Without Permission

The artist will receive $260,000 from the company.

By Javier Pes, Jul 17, 2019

Art and Law

Artist Cady Noland Refuses to Give Up Her Legal Fight Over the Restoration of Her Disavowed Log Cabin Sculpture

A complicated copyright case is nearing its conclusion.

By Sarah Cascone, Jul 15, 2019

Art and Law

A Judge Has Thrown Out a Lawsuit Claiming Pace Gallery’s Owners Are Abusing Their Power Over the Agnes Martin Market

Judge Andrea Masley calls the claim "vague." Dealer James Mayor vows to fight on.

By Eileen Kinsella, Jul 12, 2019

Art and Law

New York Files Charges Against Disgraced Art Dealer Subhash Kapoor in $145 Million Smuggling Ring

Subhash Kapoor will be extradited to the US following the completion of his long-running trial in India.

By Sarah Cascone, Jul 11, 2019

Art and Law

Jeffrey Epstein’s Latest Accuser Is an Artist Who Claims the Billionaire Sex Offender Lured Her in With Promises to Help Her Career

When Maria Farmer met Epstein at her art opening in 1995, he dangled his powerful connections—and asked for a discount.

By Rachel Corbett, Jul 9, 2019

Art and Law

A Street Artist Is Suing Walmart and Ellen DeGeneres for Allegedly Stealing His Signature Heart Logo

Art and Law

Portuguese Authorities Seize Blue-Chip Artworks From Slippery Mega-Collector José Berardo to Pay Down His $1 Billion in Debt

Art and Law

A Burglary Ring Used Social Media to Target Wealthy Art Collectors. Should You Think Twice Before Posting Your Picasso?

Art and Law

‘He Had Lying, Scamming, and Stealing Down to a Fine Art’: Disgraced Dealer Timothy Sammons Is Sentenced to 4 to 12 Years in Prison

Art and Law

The Portland Museum of Art Wins Its $4.6 Million Lawsuit Against a Caretaker Accused of Coercing an Elderly Donor Into Changing Her Will

Art and Law

A Lawyer Allegedly Convinced His Elderly Client to Sell Him a Brancusi for a Pittance. Now, the Collector Is Suing Him for $200 Million

Art and Law

Ai Weiwei Wins a Legal Battle With Volkswagen Over an Ad That Featured His Refugee-Themed Art Installation Without Permission

Art and Law

Artist Cady Noland Refuses to Give Up Her Legal Fight Over the Restoration of Her Disavowed Log Cabin Sculpture

Art and Law

A Judge Has Thrown Out a Lawsuit Claiming Pace Gallery’s Owners Are Abusing Their Power Over the Agnes Martin Market

Art and Law

New York Files Charges Against Disgraced Art Dealer Subhash Kapoor in $145 Million Smuggling Ring

Art and Law

Jeffrey Epstein’s Latest Accuser Is an Artist Who Claims the Billionaire Sex Offender Lured Her in With Promises to Help Her Career

Art and Law

Egypt Will Sue Christie’s Over the $6 Million Sale of a King Tut Sculpture Officials Claim Was Looted From a Temple

Art and Law

The British Museum Is Helping to Return Hundreds of Looted Ancient Artifacts to Museums in Iraq and Afghanistan

Art and Law

LACMA Donor and ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Producer Riza Aziz Is Charged With Money Laundering in Malaysia

Art and Law

Robert Indiana’s Longtime Representative Gets the Upper Hand in a Bitter Legal Battle for Control of His Work and Legacy

A Street Artist Is Suing Walmart and Ellen DeGeneres for Allegedly Stealing His Signature Heart Logo

Portuguese Authorities Seize Blue-Chip Artworks From Slippery Mega-Collector José Berardo to Pay Down His $1 Billion in Debt

A Burglary Ring Used Social Media to Target Wealthy Art Collectors. Should You Think Twice Before Posting Your Picasso?

‘He Had Lying, Scamming, and Stealing Down to a Fine Art’: Disgraced Dealer Timothy Sammons Is Sentenced to 4 to 12 Years in Prison

The Portland Museum of Art Wins Its $4.6 Million Lawsuit Against a Caretaker Accused of Coercing an Elderly Donor Into Changing Her Will

A Lawyer Allegedly Convinced His Elderly Client to Sell Him a Brancusi for a Pittance. Now, the Collector Is Suing Him for $200 Million

Ai Weiwei Wins a Legal Battle With Volkswagen Over an Ad That Featured His Refugee-Themed Art Installation Without Permission

Artist Cady Noland Refuses to Give Up Her Legal Fight Over the Restoration of Her Disavowed Log Cabin Sculpture

A Judge Has Thrown Out a Lawsuit Claiming Pace Gallery’s Owners Are Abusing Their Power Over the Agnes Martin Market

New York Files Charges Against Disgraced Art Dealer Subhash Kapoor in $145 Million Smuggling Ring

Jeffrey Epstein’s Latest Accuser Is an Artist Who Claims the Billionaire Sex Offender Lured Her in With Promises to Help Her Career

Egypt Will Sue Christie’s Over the $6 Million Sale of a King Tut Sculpture Officials Claim Was Looted From a Temple

The British Museum Is Helping to Return Hundreds of Looted Ancient Artifacts to Museums in Iraq and Afghanistan

LACMA Donor and ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Producer Riza Aziz Is Charged With Money Laundering in Malaysia

Robert Indiana’s Longtime Representative Gets the Upper Hand in a Bitter Legal Battle for Control of His Work and Legacy

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