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Host Caryn Keppler, a trust and estates attorney with Offit Kurman, welcomes Bonnie Brennan, Chief Executive Officer of Christie’s, for an in-depth conversation exploring the intersection of art, law, collecting, and legacy. ...more
Welcome to The Legal Canvas, the podcast where law and creativity intersect. Hosted by Caryn Keppler ( https://www.offitkurman.com/caryn-keppler ), an estates and trusts attorney with extensive experience working with...more
On March 16, 2026, Congress passed an updated version of the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act (“HEAR Act”), which was signed into law by the President on April 13, 2026. The purpose of the HEAR Act is to aid in the...more
Thoughtful estate planning is essential for artists seeking to ensure the long‑term preservation, management, and presentation of their lifelong work....more
One of the art world’s most important events in the United States has recently concluded in Miami Beach, Florida. Running December 3-7, 2025, Art Basel Miami Beach featured 283 galleries from 43 countries, attracting more...more
Hughes Hubbard advised Sompo Holdings, owner of one of Vincent van Gogh’s iconic “Sunflowers” paintings (valued at $250 million), in securing a major appellate win. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit...more
In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, host Candace Dellacona welcomes Genice Lee from Harvest Estate and Appraisals. They discuss the importance of legacy, the role of passion assets in preserving family...more
In the wake of the Louvre heist, art collectors are rethinking how to secure and legally protect their collections. Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Art Law Group Chair Leila Amineddoleh explains the importance of key strategies for...more
Theft of physical artworks and jewels is a vivid reminder that while creative value can be timeless, its embodiments are not. That contrast frames a core truth about intellectual property (“IP”): its relative permanence rests...more
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) recently announced the closure of its Benin Kingdom Gallery and the return of two bronzes from its collection to the emperor of Benin, the Oba, in Nigeria. This decision underscores the...more
Sadly, victims of art theft are often left without recourse because they simply cannot locate their stolen property. However, sometimes luck has other plans. Stolen Art in a Children’s Movie- Artworks reemerge in the most...more
To many families and individuals, donating high value artwork to an art-related charitable organization, such as a museum, is a worthwhile legacy strategy as it can offer meaningful philanthropic gratification along with...more
In July, the U.S. Senate introduced the Art Market Integrity Act (AMIA), legislation that would require art dealers and auction houses to comply with anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing regulations under the...more
Fine art was once regarded primarily as a cultural or emotional asset—meant to be displayed, appreciated, and eventually passed down through generations. But as the art market became increasingly sophisticated and intertwined...more
Host Warren K. Racusin, Chair of Lowenstein's Trusts & Estates practice, invites Meghan M. Federman and Joanne Mournet, President at DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers, to cover how estate planning for art and valuables differs...more
Accidents happen—whether a piece of artwork or a collectible is damaged in shipping, affected by fire or water or even knocked over by Steve Wynn’s elbow. Having the right insurance in place can help mitigate financial losses...more
When it comes to estate taxes, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) expects all tangible personal property to be properly reported on Schedule F of Form 706. This includes any valuable assets such as art collections, antiques,...more
Navigating the tax landscape for art dealers, investors, and collectors can be a complex endeavor, but proper classification is key to maximizing tax savings and avoiding pitfalls....more
I was proud to advise the Allentown Art Museum, which announced today that it has reached an agreement with the heirs of Henry and Hertha Bromberg concerning Portrait of George, Duke of Saxony by Lucas Cranach the Elder and...more
I attended today’s press conference at District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr.’s office in Manhattan at which a drawing by Egon Schiele, Seated Nude Woman, Front View, was transferred to the heirs of Fritz Grünbaum. I represent...more
Inherited art can be sentimental, beautiful, and valuable, but it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Depending on your personal situation, you have several options: you can keep and preserve the artwork, donate it to charity,...more
I was honored to be among the speakers this week at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on March 5, 2024. Convened by the World Jewish Restitution Organization and the U.S. State Department, the event announced the...more
Fine art is big business. The three most expensive paintings to have ever been sold – Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci, Interchange by Willem de Kooning and The Card Players by Paul Cézanne – have an inflation-adjusted...more
Many taxpayers have art collections. However, the art collections of some high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and business taxpayers may draw the unwanted eye of the IRS. With the increased focus on auditing...more
If a fire or flood destroys a high-net-worth client’s fine art collection, an insurer who pays out a claim related to the loss has an incentive to pursue subrogation. This article explores some of the issues an insurer should...more