Tag: Art law
Monitoring Antitrust Lawsuit over Birkin Bags in the Contemporary Art Market: What Dealers and Collectors Need to Know
The luxury brand Hermès is facing a lawsuit in California over its sales strategy for the Birkin handbag, with allegations of antitrust violations. The lawsuit claims that customers are required
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Ace Gallery Founder Douglas Chrismas Found Guilty of Embezzlement
Los Angeles-based art dealer Douglas Chrismas was convicted last Friday of embezzling over $260,000 from his gallery’s bankruptcy estate in 2016. Founder of Ace Gallery, Chrismas has had a controversial
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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Christie’s for Cyberattack Exposing Clients’ Personal Data
The aftermath of the cyberattack on Christie’s continues to escalate, with a class action lawsuit filed against the auction house over its failure to protect the personally identifiable information (PII)
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Curator Files Lawsuit Against Robilant + Voena Gallery for Workplace Violations
Art Market Update: Lawsuit Alleges Toxin Workplace Environment at Old Masters Gallery Robilant + Voena A recent lawsuit filed in New York against Edmondo di Robilant and Marco Voena of
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Mondex Settles Legal Dispute with Heir Over Fees for $24m Chagall Painting
Mondex Corporation, a Toronto-based firm specializing in the restitution of art looted during the Holocaust, has settled a lawsuit with a former client regarding the fees for the restitution of
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