Partner Eric M. George was quoted in The Wall Street Journal article “Artists Sue Auction Houses,” as the attorney bringing two lawsuits on behalf of artists who were not paid royalties under the California Resale Royalty Act following resale of their artwork. The little-known law allows artists to collect 5 percent from the resale of certain pieces worth more than $1,000, if there is a California-based seller or the art is resold within the state. Mr. George is seeking to have the lawsuits certified as class actions, revamp the way auction houses notify artists about artwork that may be covered by the law, as well as compensatory damages.
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