Emails, texts and agreements show dispute over compensation, role and control of collaborative work.

The museum says Verity Partners withheld the PIN needed to transfer service, effectively holding its phone system hostage.

Travis White had sued the museum in January.

Michael Ostrager, 27, and 35-year-old Harley Brown have been arrested.

The decision orders the work returned to the estate of Oscar Stettiner.

The paintings were stolen overnight on March 22, but the theft was not announced until Monday.

The ticketing partnership unraveled after missed payments, a partial settlement attempt, and the company’s abrupt shutdown.

Galerie Zacke is seeking the release of the sculpture or damages of more than $30,000, its alleged market value.