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NYC BAR - FREE EVENT "Fraud in the Contemporary Art Market: The Lessons of the Knoedler and Johns Scandals"
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Fraud in the Contemporary Art Market: The Lessons of the Knoedler and Johns Scandals
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 | 6-8 PM
Program Fee: Free
Sponsoring Association Committee: Art Law Committee, Dean R. Nicyper, Chair
Description:
Discussion of fraud in the contemporary art market using two case studies as a launch pad.
Speakers:
Moderator:
John Cahill of Cahill Partners
Panelists:
Amelia Brankov will focus on the Knoedler scandal (including related claims against Ann Freedman and Julian Weissman.
Judith Prowda will focus on the Johns scandal.
Dean Nicyper will discuss the buyer’s investigation to establish provenance (title) and authenticity, legality of the transaction, and the red flags that could have alerted the victims that something was amiss.
William Pearlstein will describe the function and content of a well-drafted Purchase Agreement.
Daniel Weiner will discuss the claims potentially available to holders in litigation.
Joseph Patella will discuss applicable statutes of limitations and the law governing the accrual of claims
