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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   -   Mar 27, 2026 George Petrides sues Chicago’s National Hellenic Museum over damaged sculptures
George Petrides sues Chicago’s National Hellenic Museum over damaged sculptures

The allegations include repeated movement during events and documentation gaps.

Law and Crime   -   Mar 23, 2026 Bank of America settlement talks could halt Leon Black deposition; Judge declines to pause Epstein-related suit
Bank of America settlement talks could halt Leon Black deposition; Judge declines to pause Epstein-related suit

Black had been scheduled to sit for a March 26 deposition in the lawsuit.

A realistic oil painting of a large oak tree
Law and Crime   -   Mar 27, 2026 Louisiana artist’s painting stolen from Arabi art space

Investigators are seeking help from the public in locating the missing painting.

by Adam Schrader
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Law and Crime   -   Mar 27, 2026 Louisiana artist’s painting stolen from Arabi art space
A realistic oil painting of a large oak tree

Investigators are seeking help from the public in locating the missing painting.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Mar 27, 2026 George Petrides sues Chicago’s National Hellenic Museum over damaged sculptures
George Petrides sues Chicago’s National Hellenic Museum over damaged sculptures

The allegations include repeated movement during events and documentation gaps.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Mar 23, 2026 Bank of America settlement talks could halt Leon Black deposition; Judge declines to pause Epstein-related suit
Bank of America settlement talks could halt Leon Black deposition; Judge declines to pause Epstein-related suit

Black had been scheduled to sit for a March 26 deposition in the lawsuit.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Mar 17, 2026 Lawyer says Yves Bouvier will stand trial in Paris after ‘exhaustive’ Picasso probe
Lawyer says Yves Bouvier will stand trial in Paris after ‘exhaustive’ Picasso probe

A lawyer for Picasso’s stepdaughter called the investigation “exhaustive and meticulous” as the case heads to trial.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Mar 15, 2026 Statue stolen from controversial 'La Jornada' monument honoring Juan de Oñate
Statue stolen from controversial 'La Jornada' monument honoring Juan de Oñate

The statue is part of a monument long criticized for its portrayal of Spanish colonization.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Mar 12, 2026 Photographer, punk singer Amy Taylor clash in court over sale of Vogue Portugal images
A screenshot of court documents shows images of singer Amy Taylor taken by photographer Jamie Nelson.

The Amyl and the Sniffers frontwoman said her posts of images from a Vogue Portugal shoot were authorized and protected by fair use.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Mar 12, 2026 San Diego artist sues city for claiming she is not an artist
San Diego artist sues city for claiming she is not an artist

Artist Sara Duvall said she was fined $250 in August 2024 and $500 in May 2025 by San Diego Park Rangers.

by Adam Schrader
Law and Crime   -   Mar 11, 2026 Margot Samel Gallery in Tribeca faces eviction in rent dispute
Margot Samel Gallery in Tribeca faces eviction in rent dispute

Landlord seeks possession of gallery space and more than $26,000 in alleged unpaid rent.

by Adam Schrader
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