On June 28, 2025, the EU fully enacted Regulation 2019/880, governing the import of cultural goods. The law imposes strict requirements—including proof of lawful export—for artworks and cultural items over 200 years old or valued above €18,000. Archaeological items...

National Gallery Faces Legal Challenge over Donor’s Removed Renaissance Painting In July 2025, London’s National Gallery became the center of controversy after removing a 15th-century Renaissance painting—donated by Angus Neill—from its public display. The painting,...

Denmark to Enact World’s First Copyright Law for Personal Likeness In a bold legal move, Denmark is preparing to amend its national copyright law to grant individuals copyright ownership over their own face, voice, and likeness. If passed, this legislation will make...

📌 Case Summary: Criminal Penalty for Art Plagiarism The incident occurred when a large café in Andong reproduced Ko Sang-woo’s artwork Destiny as a mural, without obtaining permission or crediting the artist. The mural was promoted on social media and used for...

On February 21, 2025, Columbia Law School’s Kernochan Center hosted its annual Art Law Symposium under the theme:“The New Deal in Art: Structuring Agreements for a Billion-Dollar Industry.” Held at Jerome Greene Hall, the event brought together leading lawyers,...

Baker McKenzie is charting a new course in legal advisory by integrating cultural identity, artistic heritage, and digital assets into a unified legacy planning strategy tailored for today’s global elite. Global law firm Baker McKenzie is leading a new model of legal...

On April 22, 2025, New York-based law firm Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP announced the launch of its Art Law Practice Group, marking a significant step in addressing the growing legal demands of the global art world. The practice will be led by renowned art law...

Trump's Tariff Shock Hits the Art World On April 3, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new tariff policy imposing at least a 10% import duty on all foreign goods, with 34% on Chinese products and 20% on goods from the European Union.For the...

Leslie Roberts, a 62-year-old art dealer from Miami, and his associate Carlos Miguel Rodriguez Melendez, 37, have been federally indicted for selling counterfeit Andy Warhol artworks. Roberts, owner of Miami Fine Art Gallery, allegedly sold the fake pieces claiming...

"AI Stole Our News": Media Outlets Push Back Against Generative AI Training The Fight Over Who Owns Digital Content Has Begun Global media companies are raising the alarm. According to an April 2025 Chosun Biz report, top-tier news organizations like The New York...