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Does Jenack Decision Really Require Disclosure of Seller’s Name? Yes, if the Buyer Won’t Pay

By Nicholas O'Donnell on Posted in Uncategorized

The Jenack decision addressed recently at the Art Law Report has been the subject of intense comment and criticism since being widely reported.  Donn Zaretsky’s roundup of the commentary raises an interesting and important question, with analysis from Jonathan Olsoff of Sotheby’s and Jo Laird, former general counsel at Christie’s.  Namely, does the decision actually… Continue Reading

Barnes Foundation Relocation Under Attack Again but Unlikely to Come Out Differently

By Nicholas O'Donnell on Posted in Collections, Cy Pres

The Barnes relocation, and challenges to it, are both in the news again.  Apparently former Barnes CEO Kimberly Camp—who held that office when much of the push was made to justify the need to relocate to Center City in Philadelphia—posted a blog entry about the financial condition of the Foundation at the time.  She writes:… Continue Reading

California Resale Royalty Act Case Against Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and eBay to Be Dismissed?

By Nicholas O'Donnell on Posted in Collections, Legislation

Donn Zaretsky at the Art Law Blog (whose prior commentary on the case gives excellent analysis of the Commerce Clause and other issues) reports that the U.S. District Court issued a tentative ruling at a hearing on Monday to dismiss the California Resale Royalty Act cases against Sotheby’s, Christie’s and eBay (Chuck Close is one of… Continue Reading