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Antiquities Trafficking: A US-Egyptian Agreement in the Works?

Egypt is to sign an agreement with the United States to combat antiquities trafficking, according to a report in Ahram Online today. See the story at http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/9/40/24873/Heritage/Ancient-Egypt/New-strategy-to-prevent-illegal-trade-in-Egyptian-.aspx. CONTACT INFORMATION: www.culturalheritagelawyer.com….

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CPAC Public Comments Start to Pour In on Bulgaria’s Request for Cultural Heritage Import Protections under the CPIA

The public comment period has begun regarding the Bulgarian government’s request for cultural property protections by the United States. The Cultural Property Advisory Committee (CPAC) meets on November 16, 2011…

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A Renewed Memorandum of Understanding in the Context of US-Italian Foreign Relations

When we speak about the Cultural Property Advisory Committee (CPAC) process, we should acknowledge that it takes place in the context of broader American foreign policy objectives. Indeed, the process…