What is an ‘injunction’?

An injunction is a legal order issued by the court in a civil lawsuit. It is typically granted when one party is found to be causing or is likely to cause irreparable harm, like a breach of contract, to another party. In Nebraska, an injunction may be used in an art law case to prevent a party from doing something until a lawsuit is resolved or a specific event occurs. For example, an injunction could be used to prevent the display of artwork by an artist who holds a copyright on a work if the artwork is being displayed without the artist’s permission. An injunction might also be used to prevent the sale of artwork which is found to be an infringement on someone else’s copyright. In Nebraska, an injunction is not permanent. The court will only issue an injunction if it believes that it is necessary to protect the rights of the party who is requesting it. Injunctions can be issued on a temporary or permanent basis, depending on the circumstances.

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