by Administrator | Apr 27, 2021 | Estate Planning, Legal Issues for Artists
The Attorney General’s Office for the State of Maine filed papers with the probate court overseeing the estate of Robert Indiana asking that the court order the attorneys involved in the administration of the estate to return a significant amount of their fees,...
by Administrator | Mar 2, 2021 | Copyright, Legal Issues for Artists, Trademarks
In 2019, Australian law firm Maurice Blackburn, commissioned a copy of “Fearless Girl” from its artist, Kristen Visbal. The statue was to sit outside their office and was part of the law firm’s campaign for gender equality in the workplace...
by Administrator | Dec 22, 2020 | Legal Issues for Artists
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed into law New York Senate Bill S5959D which extends protection for the right of publicity 40 years after the death of the celebrity in question. This means that the heirs to a deceased celebrity’s right to...
by Administrator | Nov 24, 2020 | Legal Issues for Artists
Ghana has announced judicial approval for the creation of a court specifically addressing the legal needs of the “creative arts industry”. Stay tuned!...
by Administrator | Oct 13, 2020 | Legal Issues for Artists, Visual Artist's Rights Act (VARA)
The US Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal by the developer, G & M Realty in the 5Pointz case, leaving in place a judgment of $6.75 million against G & M Realty. The case stems from the destruction of 45 “street art” murals in...
by Administrator | Aug 12, 2015 | Legal Issues for Artists
When talking about insurance, most artists think about insuring their car or their home (or purchasing renter’s insurance). Perhaps they are concerned about medical insurance, and how they can get coverage under the ACA. They probably don’t think about...
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