Tag: Lawsuits
Former CFO of New York Museum Alleges Wrongful Termination Over Director’s Expenses
Former CFO of the Museum of Arts and Design (Mad) in New York Files Lawsuit Against Museum Alleging Retaliation The former chief financial officer of the Museum of Arts and
DetailFederal Judge Blocks Destruction of Land Art Environment in US
A US federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order to block the Des Moines Art Center’s demolition of Mary Miss’ Land art environment, Greenwood Pond: Double Site, in Des
DetailMarlborough Gallery, Post-War Art Titan, to Close After 80 Years in Business
Marlborough Gallery, a prominent dealer in post-war art, has announced the closure of its galleries in New York, London, Madrid, and Barcelona after leadership turmoil. The gallery will cease presenting
DetailDes Moines Art Center Not Obligated to Remove or Repair Mary Miss’s Outdoor Installation, Judge Rules
The fate of artist Mary Miss’s Land art environment in Des Moines, Iowa, remains uncertain as a judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Des Moines Art Center from demolishing
DetailLegal Action Taken by Vatican Museums Staff Over Unfair Working Conditions
The Vatican Museums in Rome are facing legal action from 49 staff members over poor working conditions. Health and safety concerns have been raised, including overcrowding and lack of proper
DetailCollector Ron Perelman Sells $963 Million Worth of Art to Settle Debts
Cosmetics magnate and art collector Ron Perelman sold nearly $1 billion worth of his renowned art collection to pay off debts amid financial challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The
DetailLegal Battle Ensues After Woman Denied Right to Breastfeed at Walker Art Center
Minneapolis Woman Files Lawsuit Against Walker Art Center Over Breastfeeding Incident A Minneapolis woman, Megan Mzenga, has filed a lawsuit against the Walker Art Center after a staff member told
DetailClass 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)
DetailCourt rules in favor of MFA Houston keeping Bernardo Bellotto painting sold to the Nazis
A panel of judges from the US Fifth Circuit court of appeals upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss a claim by heirs of Max J. Emden for the return
DetailCurator 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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