by Administrator | Mar 31, 2015 | Legal Issues for Museums
In 2013, Sotheby’s sold a collection of Old Masters. The auction was well attended by collectors and gallery owners alike, who were given a rare glimpse at some of the world’s greatest art. One work in particular, however, was overlooked by those who...
by Administrator | Mar 24, 2015 | Legal Issues for Museums
The 25th anniversary of the infamous Isabella Stewart Gardner heist was just last week, but there is still little news about the fate of the paintings and other items stolen. The New York Times published a very interesting article about the heist, and includes some...
by Administrator | Mar 7, 2015 | Legal Issues for Museums
The Smithsonian has announced that it is banning the selfie stick in all of its museums. You can read the story here. It is the latest museum to make this move, and its reasoning is similar to the issues I brought up in an earlier post concerning selfie sticks. This...
by Administrator | Feb 16, 2015 | Legal Issues for Museums
As if the selfie itself is fraught with legal issues for a museum, now selfie-takers can arm themselves with a “selfie stick”. Basically, it is a three foot stick with a piece on the end that holds a cellphone. Museums are now faced with an added layer...
by Administrator | Feb 4, 2015 | Legal Issues for Museums
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...
by Administrator | Jan 29, 2015 | Legal Issues for Museums
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...
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