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AUSTIN, TX March 11, 2025 — Ben Allison was quoted in the law.com and Texas Lawyer article "Expect Wave of Litigation Over Immersive Art" following his SXSW appearance. A rise in copyright infringement cases is predicted as immersive artwork continues to grow in popularity.
AUSTIN, TX March 10, 2025 — Ben Allison is joined by Meow Wolf Inc.’s Vice President of Legal, Breanna Contreras, to discuss immersive art and copyright law at the world renowned South By Southwest 2025 Conference.
Billy Trabaudo
SANTA FE, NM January 1, 2025 —The Firm is pleased to announce that Billy Trabaudo has become partner. His work at the Firm has involved multiple trials, commercial litigation, and transactions in the intellectual property, employment and entertainment sectors. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of New Mexico School of Law in 2022 and has been with the Firm since the summer of 2020. He has a B.A. degree from St. John’s College in Santa Fe. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he managed North American business development for the world’s largest cyber security services company.
SANTA FE, December 8, 2024 — PBS aired today the first episode of “Lucy Worsley’s “Holmes vs. Doyle,” a three-part documentary on why Arthur Conan Doyle came to hate his most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes. The Conan Doyle Estate’s Richard Pooley is featured in the documentary, which airs Sunday nights on PBS in the United States from December 8, 2024 – January 6, 2025. Bardacke Allison Miller LLP represents the Conan Doyle Estate Ltd.
SANTA FE, NM November 2024 - Patrick Oliphant was featured as the cover story in Pasatiempo for his career of editorial cartoons that spanned sixty years. He discussed his work as a cartoonist and shared his perspective on current events. Bardacke Allison Miller LLP represents Patrick Oliphant.
SANTA FE, NM October 29, 2024 – The New Mexico Supreme Court issued a writ of superintending control under the NM Constitution, holding the Attorney General must produce discovery from executive branch agencies in litigation in which the State of New Mexico is a party.
Bardacke Allison Miller LLP petitioned for the writ in March 2022, after the Attorney General produced only 4 pages of discovery on behalf of the State in a far-reaching lawsuit over talcum powder products. The Supreme Court agreed that effective discovery is essential to the fairness of litigation. Because the Attorney General has the authority to obtain documents in possession of State agencies, it cannot refuse to produce them.
August 2024 — The AMC thriller Dark Winds, based on the Chee, Leaphorn and Manuelito book series by Tony Hillerman and Anne Hillerman, has been acquired by Netflix. The first two seasons are currently streaming, and series has renewed for a third season.
Bardacke Allison Miller LLP represents Anne Hillerman.
New York Times, July 17, 2024 - Judy Chicago: Herstory, previously featured at the New Museum in New York, is now being exhibited at LUMA Foundation in Arles, France. Judy Chicago’s career spans over 60 years and she is renowned for her groundbreaking feminist art. The exhibition is a representation of the artist’s work from paintings, sculptures and textiles.
Bardacke Allison Miller LLP advised Ms. Chicago in art and intellectual property matters.
SANTA FE, NM July 16, 2024 — The Firm is pleased to announce Ben Allison was once again listed as a 2024 Super Lawyer for his expertise in Intellectual Property Litigation. Ben recently spoke at the New York Chapter of the Copyright Society of the USA on “Building Character: Opportunities and Challenges in the field of IP Rights for Fictional Characters.” Ben was also listed in IP Stars for his Copyright and Trademark expertise.
Chambers and Partners USA’s 2024 Guide once again gave the Firm and Ben Allison its highest ranking of Band 1, for expertise in Intellectual Property. Ben Allison was again listed in Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Art Law, Commercial Litigation, and Copyright Law, with a specific focus on Litigation.
Albuquerque, NM June 18, 2024 - Kate Gerwin, owner of Happy Accidents, takes her award-winning talent out from behind the bar and to the screen as host of “Free Spirit.” Gerwin can be seen in “Free Spirit” on Very Local on Tuesday evenings as she meets people in their favorite watering holes. Bardacke Allison Miller LLP represents Kate Gerwin and Happy Accidents.
Santa Fe, NM, May 31, 2024 –The Liquid Muse, a longtime Bardacke Allison Miller LLP client, recently held the 7th annual Taco Wars before a sold-out crowd. Taco Wars is a community event with a philanthropic edge – a portion of all ticket sales were donated to the Espanola Humane Animal Shelter. This year, a number of local chefs each presented his or her own signature taco or cocktail, and David Sellers from Horno restaurant was selected by the attendees as the winner.
May 17, 2024 - Serpentine Galleries presents the first major interdisciplinary, immersive institutional exhibition in London of Judy Chicago. Focused on drawing, it will bring together new and little-seen works and preparatory studies alongside audio, visual and new technology materials. On view at Serpentine North from 23 May to 1 September 2024, this is the artist’s largest solo presentation in a London institution.
In addition, Serpentine and Thames & Hudson have collaborated to publish for the first time a manuscript Chicago penned in the early 1970s that provides the underlying vision of equality that shaped her career. Titled Revelations, this visionary illuminated manuscript is a radical retelling of human history recovering some of the stories of women that society sought to erase, and one that Chicago never imagined would be published in her lifetime.
Bardacke Allison Miller LLP advised Ms. Chicago in connection with the exhibition and the book.
April 22, 2024 - Ben Allison will join a roundtable discussion on “Building Character: Opportunities and Challenges in the Field of IP Rights for Fictional Characters” on April 25, 2024 presented by the New York Chapter of the Copyright Society of the USA. The presentation is approved for CLE credit and will be hosted at the offices of Baker Hostetler, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111 and virtually.
SANTA FE, NM April 13, 2024 — The Firm is pleased to announce Ben Allison was once again selected for inclusion in the 2024 Southwest Edition of Super Lawyers® for his expertise in Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Litigation. This is an exclusive list highlighting outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Ben is the only Super Lawyer in New Mexico to achieve this acknowledgement in the field of Intellectual Property Litigation, and one of only several in the Southwest region including Phoenix.
Santa Fe, NM, March 28, 2024 — Val Vilmer will be the recipient of the prestigious Luminaria Award at the 2024 Santa Fe Film Festival for his exceptional achievement in the arts. Mr. Kilmer is one of the most prolific actors of his generation, and in recent years has turned his attention to filmmaking and visual arts. Bardacke Allison LLP successfully represented Mr. Kilmer in copyright litigation relating to his art.
Santa Fe, NM, April 3, 2024 – Tonya Turner Carroll and Michael Carroll were featured in the Santa Fe Reporter for their distinguished careers championing artists. Tonya and Michael have both Turner Carroll Gallery on Canyon Road and Container on Baca Street in the Railyard. Bardacke Allison Miller LLP represents Turner Carroll Galleries.
New York, NY, March 25, 2024 – Antonio Salazar-Hobson was featured in The Guardian US in connection with his book Antonio, We Know You: A Memoir, which describes his journey from being kidnapped and sex-trafficked as a child to finding and being re-united with his family and becoming a successful labor lawyer. Bardacke Allison Miller LLP represents Antonio Salazar-Hobson.
Santa Fe, NM, March 25, 2024 – Meow Wolf was recognized by Fast Company for innovation and inclusivity. “Every Meow Wolf visit sparks a personal revolution, shattering norms and reimagining the role creativity can play in each one of our lives,” Meow Wolf CEO Jose Tolosa said. The company has exhibits in four states and is slated to open its fifth location later this year. Bardacke Allison Miller LLP represents Meow Wolf Inc.
SANTA FE, NM - Beck and Bulow, LLC was named Best Business: Cerrillos Road in 2023. Founders Tony Beck and JP Bulow offer 100% grass fed buffalo, elk, wild boar, beef, lamb, and chicken. Bardacke Allison Miller LLP represents Beck and Bulow, LLC.
Walter Sterling
SANTA FE, NM January 30, 2024 - The St. John’s College Board of Visitors and Governors today announced the appointment of J. Walter Sterling (A93) as president of the Santa Fe campus. Sterling, an alumnus and faculty member, most recently served as the dean of the Santa Fe campus.
Bardacke Allison Miller LLP represents Walter Sterling.
