A lawyer's commentary on cultural property law and its impact on cultural property crime, antiquities trafficking, looted archaeology, illicit trade, art theft, heritage preservation, and museum risk management.
A lawyer's commentary on cultural property law and its impact on cultural property crime, antiquities trafficking, looted archaeology, illicit trade, art theft, heritage preservation, and museum risk management.
A new GAO report finds that criminals and terrorists may attempt to use lawyers to launder money. Cultural property attorneys should be vigilant. A congressional watchdog charges that some arts…
Stag’s Head Rhyton, c. 400 BC from Milas, Turkey, site of illegal excavations. Purchased by Steinhardt for $2.6 mil from the Merrin Gallery in 1991. Loaned to The Met in 1993….
The National Defense Authorization Act’s anti-money laundering sections would shine a light on antiquities trafficking by revealing the true owners of shady antiquities import companies and by enlisting the help…
Man who arrived at JFK Airport and indicted for allegedly possessing illicit Egyptian artifacts had unfair jury panel, defense lawyer suggests. Ancient Egyptian canopic jar lids are someof the antiquities…
Grand jury indictment from federal court in California claims importer falsely classified ancient archaeological artifact. Mosaic seized by FBI and HSI from Mohamad AlCharihi. Skilled prosecutors keep cases simple. So…
Newly unsealed antiquities trafficking charges detail an alleged Cambodian smuggling network.CPIA enforcement, the “CPIA Embargo,” and statute of limitations are some of the legal issues presented by the grand jury…