Article: Carol Highsmith Sues Getty for $1 Billion But Can She Win?

Photo by Carol Highsmith

Likely you have heard that Carol Highsmith has filed a $1 billion lawsuit against Getty Images.  Highsmith's images are available through the Library of Congress with the rights advisory of:

No known restrictions on publication.

Art Law Journal has a fascinating article about this lawsuit, how it came about, and if the $1 billion is justified. Go ahead and read it. And then look at Highsmith's photos on the Library of Congress web site (and maybe use one).