Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Dispute over sale of the Titanic collection
Museum groups and commentators criticized the bankruptcy auction process, arguing that the Titanic artifacts should remain together and publicly accessible. A private consortium ultimately acquired the collection and related rights.
2004
Ethical controversy over Bodies: The Exhibition
Critics questioned whether the human remains displayed by Bodies had been obtained with family permission and raised allegations that some specimens could have belonged to executed Chinese prisoners. Premier stated that it could not independently verify the identities or incarceration histories of all remains supplied through Chinese sources.
1999
Contested takeover and SEC enforcement
The takeover of RMS Titanic Inc. led to litigation by George Tulloch and later Securities and Exchange Commission findings that Arnie Geller and other participants had violated Exchange Act rules. Several individuals received civil penalties.