Cohen v. G&M Realty L.P.
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July 20, 2020
5Pointz Owner Tells High Court Art Law Is Unconstitutional
A New York City real estate developer who destroyed a famed graffiti space known as 5Pointz asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to strike down as unconstitutional a federal law that protects works of art from harm.
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June 25, 2020
Top 7 Copyright Rulings Of 2020: A Midyear Report
From tattoos in video games to billion-dollar piracy verdicts to "Stairway to Heaven," the first half of 2020 was an action-packed time for copyright lawyers. As we head into the back half of the year, here are the seven big copyright decisions you need to know.
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March 06, 2020
5Pointz Owner Heading To Supreme Court Over $6.75M Fine
A New York City real estate developer who destroyed a famous graffiti space known as 5Pointz is heading to the U.S. Supreme Court, where he will argue that a $6.75 million fine against him was unconstitutional.
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February 21, 2020
3 Things To Know About 2nd Circ.'s Big Graffiti Ruling
A ruling against a New York City real estate developer who destroyed the iconic graffiti space known as 5Pointz isn't just a win for the artists who sued, but a landmark ruling on a little-used statute aimed at protecting works of art. Here are three important things you need to know.
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February 20, 2020
2nd Circ. Rules Destruction Of Famed NYC Graffiti Broke Law
The Second Circuit ruled Thursday that the sudden destruction of a famous New York City graffiti space known as 5Pointz was an intentional violation of federal law, upholding a $6.75 million fine against a real estate developer for an "act of pure pique and revenge."