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The Art Law Podcast

Art Law Litigation Updates: Fraud, Fair Use, and Nazi Looting

Feb 6, 2024
Dmitry Rybolovlev's fraud case against Sotheby's, Richard Prince's fair use copyright infringement cases, and the Ninth Circuit decision on a looted painting are discussed. They touch on disclosure of confidential information, interpretation of fair use, stolen artwork, legal battles, and choice of law in resolving ownership dispute.
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Quick takeaways

  • Dmitry Rybolovlev lost his lawsuit against Sotheby's, signaling a setback for him in the art fraud case involving Yves Bouvier.
  • Richard Prince's copyright infringement cases brought attention to the boundaries of fair use in the art world.

Deep dives

Jury rules in favor of Sotheby's in Russian oligarch's lawsuit

In a recent jury decision, Dmitry Rybolovlev lost his lawsuit against Sotheby's. The lawsuit stemmed from a dispute between Rybolovlev and art dealer Yves Bouvier, involving the acquisition and selling of artworks. Rybolovlev accused Sotheby's of aiding and abetting Bouvier in the alleged fraud. The jury ruled in favor of Sotheby's, signaling a setback for Rybolovlev.

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