ArticleCalifornia Museum Denied Cert by SCOTUS on Dispute over Looted ArtAs a result of the Supreme Court’s decision to deny cert on The Norton Simon Museum’s appealUnited StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFox Rothschild LLP
ArticleCarini: Phish, The Mysterious Lumpy Head Song, And Lessons For EmployersPhish, an American rock band founded at the University of Vermont, has garnered critical acclaim for its musical improvisation skills and extended instrumental sessions during its live performances United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFord Harrison LLP
ArticleChristie’s Contemporary Art Auction Sets All-Time Record For An AuctionNot to be outdone by its rival, Sotheby’s, as reported here, last week Christie’s in New York surpassed its prior record of $745 million set back in May.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFox Rothschild LLP
ArticleCongress Extends IRC Section 181 For Films; Expands It To Cover Live Theatrical ProductionsA new law, signed by the President on December 18, extends Section 181 of the Internal Revenue Code for film and television and expands it to cover live stage productions.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFrankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
ArticleCorporate Counsel Conference & Moot Court CompetitionHans will be discussing Latin music and how legal issues and music industry trends are impacting Latino artists. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentPryor Cashman LLP
ArticleDavos Debate: Growth Of The International Art MarketLast week, the Financial Times and Julius Baer hosted a debate in Davos, where writers, economists, art show producers, and collectors discussed the significant growth of the international art market.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFox Rothschild LLP
ArticleDifferent Directions, Same TrademarkThe boy band One Direction made history last month when their debut U.S. album "Up All Night" topped the Billboard charts – making them the first U.K. group to launch in the U.S. at Number 1. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFrankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
ArticleEffect Of Proposed US Tax Bill On The Art MarketThe US House of Representatives this morning released its proposed bill for the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act." As of now, the proposed effective date is January 1, 2018 and the proposed bill...United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWithers LLP
ArticleExtradition Of Alleged Member Of Knoedler Forgery Ring And Settlement Of The Knoedler LitigationIn recent art world news this week, Spain's National Court has ruled that Jesus Angel Bergantinos Diaz, alleged partner of Glafira Rosales in her sale of a number of counterfeit paintings through the former Knoedler Gallery ("Knoedler"), can be extradited from Spain to the United States. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFox Rothschild LLP
ArticleFederal Prosecutors Declare Indicted Art Dealer And Co-Conspirators Modern Masters Of Forgery And DeceitA Spanish art dealer and his associates made in excess of $33 million by peddling forged modern art works through galleries to unsuspecting affluent buyers.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFox Rothschild LLP
ArticleFTC Undercover Shopper Survey ResultsThe Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") revealed this week the results of its latest Undercover Shopper Survey.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFrankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
ArticleGagosian Gallery And Qatar Royal Family's Agent Settle Dispute Over Ownership Of Prized Picasso SculptureThe sculpture was considered a treasured possession of Picasso's daughter, Maya Widmaier Picasso, who was born from the artist's affair with Walter.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFox Rothschild LLP
ArticleHot Topics In Art Law 2019Partners William Charron and Megan Noh will be speakers at Hot Topics in Art Law 2019, a panel hosted by the New York City Bar.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentPryor Cashman LLP
ArticleInaugural Seattle Art Fair A Success With Tech Industry BoostAfter this past weekend's close of the Seattle Art Fair, the Emerald City has been catapulted into the international art scene having been categorized for so long as a regional art center.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFox Rothschild LLP
ArticleIncluding Music In Facebook Or Instagram Live?Facebook and Instagram Live have seen a recent surge in usage, as DJs, musicians, celebrities, influencers and communities seek to virtually connect while socially distancing. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFrankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
ArticleIs The Art World In For A Challenging 2016?News media reports that 2016 may be a challenging year for the art world. Christie's and Sotheby's, the two largest international auction houses, recently released their 2015 results. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFox Rothschild LLP
ArticleJanowitz Discusses Considerations For New Musical Copyright SuitsPartner James Janowitz, a co-chair of Pryor Cashman's Media + Entertainment group and a senior partner in the Litigation Group...United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentPryor Cashman LLP
ArticleJohn Garziglia Examines Fractional Music Licensing Issue & Its Impact On Broadcasters In Radio Ink ArticleOn December 19, BMI, one of the nation's two major performance rights organizations, won a 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruling upholding BMI's right to offer fractional licensing of music.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleLegal Issues With International Art ExhibitionsPartner Megan Noh will be a speaker at "Legal Issues with International Art Exhibitions," a panel co-sponsored by the New York City Bar Association and the Institute of Art & Law. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentPryor Cashman LLP
ArticleLemonade And Tidal: Is Beyoncé's "Window" Album Release Strategy The Way To Go?In an increasingly tough consumer market, even successful artists like Beyoncé are looking beyond traditional album release methods for new ways to maximize their sales and limit free consumer access.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFox Rothschild LLP