by Shuyu Wang | Nov 1, 2020 | All, Art Law, Copyright, Uncategorized
On October 5, 2020, the Supreme Court denied certiorari of a case appealed by a New York City developer who was required to pay $6.75 million for destroying murals at the 5Pointz complex.1 The Court did not explain why it refused to hear the case, but the denial...
by Erica Perlmutter | Apr 24, 2017 | Art Law, Copyright, Trademark Law
“Men who don’t like women taking up space [is] exactly why we need the Fearless Girl.”[1] This is the tweet New York Mayor Bill de Blasio broadcasted in response to sculptor Arturo Di Modica calling for the statue’s removal.[2] State Street Global Advisors...
by Tasha Pulvermacher | Oct 16, 2016 | Art Law, Copyright, Entertainment Law, Fashion Law, Labor and Employment, Policy, Sports Law, Trade Secrets, Trademark Law, Unfair Competition
“Google” is now a verb. Everyday people say, “I’ll just Google that” or “don’t ask me … look it up on Google!” Over 3.5 billion searches are conducted a day on Google, and each search connects users to hundreds if not millions of hyperlinks that act as gateways to...
by Tasha Pulvermacher | Apr 1, 2016 | Art Law, Entertainment Law, Policy
I never thought you could swear on public television. Growing up, I remember watching movies or reality television and all of a sudden, I heard a “BLEEEEEEEEEEP” sound pour through the speakers. Many times, the program would even cover the person’s “dirty” lips with...
by Ashley Reese | Apr 1, 2016 | Art Law
Within the world of fine art, artists have often died before they gained recognition for their artistic talents and creativity. Masters, such as Vincent van Gogh, Johannes Vermeer and Paul Gauguin, created works that were considered ahead of their time either in terms...
by jburns | Mar 1, 2016 | Art Law
In today’s art market with record high prices, anonymous sellers, and competitive buyers, purchasing art can be a risky investment. It is particularly risky when the $8.3 million Mark Rothko painting you just purchased could be a fake, painted by a man in his basement...
