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NEW OSHA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2015
Starting as of January 1 of this year, OSHA has new reporting requirements in place regarding who is responsible for keeping records of workplace related accidents and injuries. Previously, museums, historical societies and other cultural institutions were partially...
ARTIST’S PROFESSION IS NOT A HOBBY UNDER TAX LAWS
Last October, artists everywhere won a victory against the IRS. The United States Tax Court held that the IRS had incorrectly ruled that an artist’s profession was merely a hobby and that any assessment of back taxes and penalties was improper. A brief background on...
UNCLE SAM WANTS YOU TO HELP PRESERVE CULTURAL HERITAGE
The US Army is looking to re-establish the Monuments Men (and Women) and is seeking professionals in archaeology, museum directors, and other cultural heritage professionals to enlist. While there has always been some form of the Monuments Men in the army since World...
MUSEUM “SELFIES” CREATE LEGAL ISSUES
When I was an undergraduate student, I had the opportunity to do a study abroad in Paris. It was an amazing opportunity, and I had the chance to experience some of the world’s greatest museums and works of art. Before I left the States, I purchased eight rolls of...
BELGIAN COURT RULES PAINTING IS NOT A PARODY BECAUSE IT IS NOT FUNNY
An interesting ruling came down from the Belgian court the other day regarding a painting an artist had made using a photograph of a politician as inspiration. The original photographer claimed copyright infringement, while the painter argued that it was a parody....
NEW TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS US TO DECIPHER SCROLLS FOUND AT HERCULANEUM
In the 18th century, explorers found a vast treasure trove of scrolls in the remnants of what was once a thriving coastal community. It is considered to be the largest extant library from the ancient world. Most of their secrets have remained hidden due to the...
THE OTHER GURLITT
Apparently Cornelius Gurlitt's father, Hildebrand, was not the only collector/dealer in the family. His cousin, Wolfgang Gurlitt was also an avid collector and well-known dealer in Austria. His collection is also clearly suspect; yet, it also reflects the complexity...
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