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Reporting on the legal and criminal dimensions of the art world — from restitution and forgery to fraud, theft, censorship, and court filings that shape cultural accountability.

Law and Crime

Reporting on the legal and criminal dimensions of the art world — from restitution and forgery to fraud, theft, censorship, and court filings that shape cultural accountability.

Law and Crime - Oct 20, 2026 German city keeps Tim Bengel’s devil sculpture after vandals deface it

A petition to remove the bronze has passed 5,800 signatures.

Law and Crime - Oct 13, 2026 Sid Bass and his gallerist wife move to toss ex-partner's $400 million suit

Her complaint accuses Viafora Bass, 68, of "grooming" Bass.

Law and Crime - Oct 21, 2026 Ex-Michaels worker says her job was cut the day after her disability accommodation ended

The lawsuit, which was originally filed in a Texas court, was moved to a federal court in May. The retailer denies her claims.

by Adam Schrader

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Law and Crime - Oct 21, 2026 Ex-Michaels worker says her job was cut the day after her disability accommodation ended

The lawsuit, which was originally filed in a Texas court, was moved to a federal court in May. The retailer denies her claims.

by Adam Schrader

Law and Crime - Oct 20, 2026 German city keeps Tim Bengel’s devil sculpture after vandals deface it

A petition to remove the bronze has passed 5,800 signatures.

by Adam Schrader

Law and Crime - Oct 13, 2026 Sid Bass and his gallerist wife move to toss ex-partner's $400 million suit

Her complaint accuses Viafora Bass, 68, of "grooming" Bass.

by Adam Schrader

Law and Crime - Oct 13, 2026 Court Documents: Oona Sperr's $400M lawsuit against Sid Bass and Althea Viafora Bass

Court documents from Sperr v. Bass in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

by Adam Schrader

Law and Crime - Oct 12, 2026 Appeals by Dan Patrick and Dawn Buckingham freeze ex-Alamo chief's lawsuit

U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez in San Antonio stayed the case on August 27 and ordered it administratively closed.

by Adam Schrader

Law and Crime - Oct 12, 2026 Titanic artifacts company says it could run out of money within six months

A federal appeals court agreed to fast-track R.M.S. Titanic Inc.’s bid to auction 100 artifacts.

by Adam Schrader

Law and Crime - Oct 10, 2026 Appeals court voids Manhattan DA's seizure of Art Institute of Chicago's Schiele

The unanimous ruling sends the fight over Russian War Prisoner to federal court.

by Adam Schrader

Law and Crime - Oct 10, 2026 Cagnes-sur-Mer mayor says stolen Renoir paintings recovered, six arrested

Mayor Bryan Masson said the two Renoir paintings were recovered and six suspects arrested.

by Adam Schrader