Do you remember The Goonies, the 1985 Spielberg film about a shipwreck that made amateur treasure-hunters out of an entire generation? It turns out that the film may have been inspired by a real-life shipwreck. In 1693, the Spanish galleon Santo Cristo de...
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The Art Rescuers: Italy’s Carabinieri TPC and the Museum of Rescued Art
Our founder, Leila Amineddoleh, had the privilege of attending the recently opened Museo dell’Arte Salvata (Museum of Rescued Art), featuring recovered looted works, including items seized from Michael Steinhardt.
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Leila Amineddoleh, international cultural heritage expert, authored chapter “Cultural Heritage, Galleries and Auction Houses” for research text on art and intellectual property law.
By Land, Air and Sea: Foiled Attempts to Smuggle Art from European Nations
Illegally exported works returned to Spain and Italy, including pieces by Picasso and Artemisia Gentileschi
Leila Amineddoleh recognized by Chambers and Partners
Leila Amineddoleh named as a leading attorney for art and cultural property law by Chambers and Partners.
Blockbuster Auctions
Each May, the art world buzzes as art fairs hit New York City and the major auction houses host blockbuster international sales. After scaling back in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the art scene returned with gusto this spring. Even the Financial Times...
Our Client’s Voluntary Return of Marble Bust to Germany Provides Model for Restitution of Looted Artifacts
Amineddoleh & Associates work to restitute a WWII-looted antiquity to the German museum from where it was stolen. The 1st century Roman antiquity has an incredible provenance that includes a place in the royal collection of King Ludwig I of Bavaria.
SCOTUS Decision in Cassirer v. Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation
SCOTUS decision on Cassirer, involving choice-of-law question under the Foreigns Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA).
It was an honor to work on this matter to reach this wonderful solution. It is a wonderful example of how ethical museum practices build strong relationships with foreign governments. Thanks for the great reporting @BostonGlobe
We were thrilled to work on this important repatriation & loan agreement b/w Italy and the Worcester Art Museum b/c it's a wonderful example of how ethical museum practices build strong relationships with foreign governments. https://www.artandiplawfirm.com/news-repatriation-announcement/
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I had the honor of teaching a week-long course @CSMC_Hamburg in December. It was valuable engaging with scholars and experts at the university. I also presented information about the application of law to manuscripts and art, and gave this interview. Thank you @CSMC_Hamburg
Congratulations to our founder, Leila!
I'm deeply honored to be on the Observer’s 2024 Business of Art Power List, as one of the "Most Influential People in the Art World Today." I am humbled to be listed w/ so many incredible art world professionals, many of whom I deeply admire. https://observer.com/list/the-most-influential-people-in-art-2024/
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Developments in AI are occurring at break-neck speed. Read our blog post to read more about this fascinating area of the law, including new case law and government guidelines concerning the use of this evolving technology. #AI #IPLaw #copyright #artlaw
https://www.artandiplawfirm.com/artificial-intelligence-and-copyright-developments/