Latest News Articles by Milton Silverman
A lawyer writes: Whether it’s art trade or football, principles relating to the role of agents are just the same
25 March 2024Heavyweight court case of buyer and adviser underlines the possible disputes
A lawyer writes: Art world needs to be aware of stricter copyright definitions
22 January 2024Recent Court of Appeal judgment confirms a more demanding test of when copyright applies
CITES saga: a client stuck in a Kafkaesque world
02 January 2024A lawyer writes: Case study of an ivory import shows how frustrating the system can become
A lawyer writes: Russia – a labyrinthine world of sanctions regulations
06 November 2023The minutiae of the rules make risks even more intense for the art trade
A lawyer writes: Stolen items – it’s wise to know your limitations
18 September 2023Ownership claims can rest on a six-year restriction and proving good faith
A lawyer writes: Some day your Prince will come – but he could also lead to a long and complicated copyright court case
29 May 2023A Supreme Court judgment involves intriguing questions of image rights.
A lawyer writes: Why it is crucial to avoid crossing the line from being potential purchaser to adviser
22 May 2023‘Substantial payout’ underlines the need for absolute clarity from experts
A Lawyer Writes: Why ‘Studio of’ needs a qualified response
17 April 2023Do your forensic investigation before bidding to avoid nasty surprises
A Lawyer Writes: Andy Warhol painting of Prince photograph creates a legal question of fair or foul use
23 January 2023Final appeal court decision is now imminent in copyright conundrum
A Lawyer Writes: Anti-money laundering regulations – beware of the money behind the deals
05 December 2022Close investigation is vital to avoid difficulties with sanctioned individuals
A Lawyer Writes: When an adviser can also become a buyer it is vital to make their position crystal clear
26 September 2022Two cases dealt with recently underline problem of this clash of interests.
A lawyer writes: Client confidentiality becomes a problem when anti money laundering rules kick in
25 July 2022Two case studies reveal the kind of challenges the art trade has to tackle
A lawyer writes: How judges assess when art and antiques cases need expert witnesses in court
30 May 2022Focus on how judges assess when art and antiques cases need special evidence
A lawyer writes: How individual taste could affect ivory quality control
28 March 2022Decisions on act exemptions inevitably run the risk of subjective assessments
A lawyer writes: Buyers beware of later ownership disputes
07 February 2022Arguments surround time limits imposed on subsequent stolen goods claims
A LAWYER WRITES: Repairs can be a nasty shock at the end of a lease
18 October 2021Tenants can be faced with a big bill for repairs if certain precautions are not taken at the end of a lease.
A lawyer writes: Due diligence – relying on others leaves you at risk
09 August 2021A lawyer writes: Leaving client checks to others as an art market participant can be tricky
A lawyer writes: Handy reminder that an auction house is first and foremost the agent of the consignor
07 June 2021Painting was reoffered without the original vendor being kept in the loop
A lawyer writes: Wise words of advice when it comes to valued clients and expectations
12 April 2021Longstanding customers can muddle up the different roles of galleries and advisers
A lawyer writes: Dealers beware – the High Court could override your attempts to keep buyers unidentified
01 February 2021Case shows how confidentiality cannot always be completely relied on