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African mask turns out to be worth millions. Can the seller undo the sale?

An African mask that was sold for 150 euros fetched 4.2 million euros at an auction. Were the French sellers able to undo the sale? How would this case have ended in the Netherlands?

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Crimean gold returns to Ukraine

After nine years, it is finally clear to whom the Crimean treasures should go. According to the Supreme Court, they should go to the state of Ukraine, the owner and custodian of the archeological objects that were on loan to the Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam in 2014. How did the Supreme Court reach its verdict?

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Proper management by museums essential to prevent art theft

News that an employee had allegedly stolen artefacts from the British Museum prompted Dutch television programme Nieuwsuur to interview Paul W.L. Russell, LL.M. As such thefts are rather common, it is important that museums manage and protect their collections properly. What should they pay particular attention to?

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Lease of business premises: the difference between 230a- and 290-business premises

Leasing 230a or 290 business premises? What do these terms mean anyway? And, most importantly, what are the consequences of this difference for lessors and lessees of business premises?

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Recommendation to Dutch Supreme Court: Return Crimean treasures to Ukraine

The dispute about the Crimean treasures is coming to a conclusion after nine years. As the advocate general has given his opinion, it is now up to the Supreme Court to give the final ruling in the Netherlands in this matter. Often the Supreme Court follows the opinion of the advocate general. What does this opinion entail?

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Government response to advice Buma Committee inadequate

At the last minute, in 2022, the Dutch government issued its response to the advice of the Committee Collection Netherlands (Buma Committee). What are the proposals? What consequences will they have for owners, heirs and collectors of art?

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Legal Top 2022

What was the most important and interesting legal news of 2022? Check out our top 10 posts from 2022.

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General terms and conditions: information obligation

The general terms and conditions you use do not apply just like this. A number of conditions must be met. One of them is that your contracting party has taken note of these general terms and conditions. How can you fulfil this information obligation?

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