Our attorneys, Richard Hamlin and Marnie Christine Cody were co-presenters at a recent OAAA webinar entitled “Billboard Leases to Record or Not to Record”. During the webinar, they explain the pros and cons of recording billboard leases using a real-life situation with a number of twists and turns. The webinar was highly rated by the […]
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Billboard Law: Unfair Competition
Unfair competition is a deceptive or wrongful business practice. In California, any illegal act may constitute unfair competition. To constitute “unfair” competition, an act must be inherently wrongful. Simply offering a product at a lower price, or offering to pay higher rent is normal competition. There is nothing “unfair” about that. On the other hand, […]
Read more...Why Acting Now Is Important
Act now… It’s not merely a sales pitch used by eager marketers and retailers. It is prudent advice to those who have pending legal claims against would be defendants. Wait too long to enforce your rights, and your delay could have unwelcome consequences. Sitting on your rights for too long may be considered both unreasonable […]
Read more...Trust Estate Problem
We were told, “… never heard of that before.” “… can’t be done,” and “Good luck with that!” Indeed, a lawyer’s work is sometimes against all odds and a little luck never hurts. But your lawyer’s success does not rest on good fortune alone. In a law practice, the sources of success are neither aimless […]
Read more...Why Billboard Law?
In this short video, partner Marnie Christine Cody explains, why she chose Billboard Law and why after several decades of practice she still finds it so interesting.
Read more...How We Work at Hamlin | Cody – Valentine’s Edition
This week Amazon delivered a pound of See’s candy to us. We did not order it. It arrived without a card or any way to learn who sent it. I am certain that neither Jeff Bezos nor his successor felt the need to thank us for our Prime membership, or perhaps give us a slightly […]
Read more...Hamlin | Cody and OAAA
After a long time away, Hamlin | Cody is again a member of the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA).
Read more...How to Handle Contract Disputes
Contracts are legally binding agreements that need to be understood by all parties involved. When disputes arise, they are difficult to navigate and resolve. If you are engaged in a contract dispute, you are likely frustrated and you want to resolve the dispute in the most efficient manner possible. While our legal team works with […]
Read more...Good News for Homeowners
Effective January 1, 2021, the California Homestead Exemption was significantly increased to the greater of $300,000 or the countywide median sale price of a single-family home in the calendar year prior to the year in which the exemption is claimed, not to exceed $600,000. Moreover, the exemption amount, whether $300,000 or $600,000 is adjusted annually […]
Read more...Three Things To Know Before You Place Your Billboard
When you purchase your billboard or lease land to build your own new billboard, there are several factors to consider. At Hamlin | Cody, we have extensive experience handling transactions and litigation concerning billboards and other forms of outdoor and out-of-home advertising. We help landowners and billboard owners understand how to prepare their property correctly […]
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