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.
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It stands to reason that the declared export price of goods should match the declared import price of the same goods. So questions certainly arise when customs values reported by an…
Breaking the record for the sale of art at an auction, an unidentified buyer purchased “Walking Man 1” by Alberto Giacometti (see image at http://www.suite101.com/view_image.cfm/499373) at a Sotheby’s auction in…
The destruction of objects of cultural or religious heritage is a signature feature of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. That is the assessment offered by a recent United…
U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman Federal prosecutors have seized and petitioned to forfeit 14 crates of art allegedly used to launder money. In the case of U.S. v. Various Pieces of…
The Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Program received a significant boost from lawmakers on Capitol Hill this week, and museums are sure to take note. Tucked within the 1600 pages of…
A look at cases involving art, artifacts, and money laundering helps explain why art and antiquities dealers should be included in anti-money laundering laws. Money laundering transforms criminals’ ill-gotten gains…