Protecting Against Internal Theft II
Last blog entry I wrote about the issue of internal theft at museums and cultural institutions. Because protecting against this risk is so important–next to protection against fire–the point should…
Protecting Against Internal Theft at Museums and Cultural Institutions
Earlier this month a grand jury charged Laura Phillips, the former treasurer of the Alabama Museum Association, with felony theft. The indictment alleged that she stole from the association. In…
Court of Appeals Decides Rubin v. Islamic Republic of Iran
The matter of Rubin v. Islamic Republic of Iran continues to make its way through the federal court system. On March 29, 2011 the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued…
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US Attorney Takes the Offensive in SLAM Litigation by Seeking Forfeiture of Egyptian Mask
Last month the St. Louis Art Museum (SLAM) sued the US government to claim ownership of the ancient mask of Ka-Nefer-Nefer. The US government yesterday sued to forfeit the mask….
Changing Course: Enhancing Homeland Security’s Policy of Seizure and Repatriation with Investigation and Prosecution
Illegal antiquities trafficking is a global business, linked to major transnational crimes such as money laundering. Additionally, cultural property crimes target humanity’s heritage and spirit. In order to successfully tackle…