The ABA Journal has opened voting again on its annual “Blog 100,” a roll of notable legal blogs. I’ve submitted votes for the following blogs (in no particular order), which I have bookmarked and consult regularly. The great thing about blogging, I have found, is the ability it gives the reader (and the blogger) to survey multiple perspectives on a subject. So when resale royalties are under discussion, or fair use, I don’t want to read only articles that I agree with or that take the same approach that I would. I also want to hear something I never would have thought of, and expand the conversation.
If you are so motivated, you can submit votes here (as many candidates as you like). Good blogging takes reinforcement, and these writers (and others) deserve it. Happy reading!
Donn Zaretsky of Silberman and Associates offers an ever-current and often acerbic take on variety of issues, particularly copyright, VARA, fair use, and deaccessioning. No fan of the logical flaws of what he calls the “deaccessioning police,” Zaretsky’s takes are sharp and well-informed. Twitter:
In just a few years, Irina Tarsis has assembled an impressive clearinghouse of contributors on all issues, from museums, to copyright, to looted art. Also a terrific place to stay current on topical events and peruse other art lawyers on the resources page. Twitter: @itsartlaw.
Tim Maxwell and Becky Shaw at Boodle Hatfield LLP in London have an impressive output on both transational and U.K. art law issues. Twitter: @ArtLawandMore
Also based in London, Paul Howcroft at Fladgate LLP focuses on his expertise in English law as it relates to art matters. Twitter: @HowcroftPaul
Peter Bert at Taylor Wessing in Frankfurt covers all manner of dispute resolution, but I rely heavily on his timely analysis of German law, particularly in the restitution arena (in which he is experienced). Twitter: @peter_bert.
Of general interest beyond law, this financial magazine for the art world is nonetheless very current and informed on legal issues, and in particular the financial dimension of them. Twitter: @PrivArtInvest
Pierre Valentin, Azmina Jasani, Natalia Mikolajczyk and their colleagues provide Constantine Cannon LLP’s in-depth coverage of art and market issues, supported by a fantastic e-mail newsletter as well.
Richard Lehun and Judith Prowda have broken the mold in offering unbundled legal services and a fresh take on the world of galleries in particular. Twitter: @stropheus.
