On July 15, the Conseil d’État, which advises the French government on proposed legislation, published information about a bill that would authorize the restitution of 27 objects looted from Africa during the colonial era.
Retaining clients can be a challenging task in an increasingly competitive market. But attorneys who can keep their clients coming back not only enjoy a long and fruitful business relationship, but can significantly boost their firm’s bottom line.
Le Palais Ducal (1908), a painting by Claude Monet valued at more than $30m, has been kept off the market according to lawyers for the estate of its last owners Herbert and Adele Klapper.
Companies can no longer hide behind domestic laws, federal permits or legal decisions to shield them from community outcry when they adversely impact cultural heritage sites and fail to sufficiently consult with the impacted indigenous people.
As Confederate monuments come down in Richmond, an anonymous person is seeking to block Mayor Levar Stoney from removing the statues.
Environmental, social, and governance metrics have emerged as an important tool corporations and institutional investors use to assess risk and ensure compliance with worldwide industry norms.
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, on April 15, 2020, the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) announced changes to longstanding rules governing museums’ use of restricted funds, including funds resulting from donations carrying tax exemptions.
— UPDATE: ROLE FILLED — At Cultural Heritage Partners, we are a mission-driven team committed to practicing law in a way that helps our clients protect and share cultural resources. This summer, we’re looking for an intern who can work remotely to support our team in our public policy advocacy.
The public can submit comments through May 7 to the United States Army Corps of Engineers about Louisa and Fluvanna counties’ proposed James River Water Project. The 30-day comment period opened on April 7.
The scene: A public hearing meeting at Zion Crossroads last Wednesday held by the James River Water Authority (JRWA). The topic: the proposed water intake and pumping station to be built in Fluvanna County on the site of the historical village of the Monacan Indian Nation known as Rassawek.