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, […]
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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...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...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 […]
Read more...Richard Hamlin’s Comments on the Lamar/Johnson City Dispute
Richard Hamlin has worked in the arena of billboard law for over thirty years. Billboard Insider magazine recently published an article about Johnson City, TN requesting a billboard be taken down on their property. As a commentary, Richard wrote about a similar case that he was involved with where a long-standing lessee was asked to […]
Read more...Billboard Advertising: As We Navigate Through the Pandemic
As we continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, it has shifted the marketing and out-of-home industries, including billboard advertising. The outdoor advertising world depends on traffic to function. Initially, traffic dropped as people self-isolated. As we re-open, traffic has surged rapidly. Industry experts expect traffic to recover to pre-pandemic levels very soon. Hyperlocal media, as […]
Read more...7 FAQs if You Have a Billboard on Your Property
We all drive by billboards, but you probably have never thought about how they make money. In California and other parts of the country, billboards are everywhere. In fact, there are an estimated 368,000 billboards across the country. A landowner may have a billboard on their property but have no real understanding of what […]
Read more...When Should I Use a Lawyer for Billboard Law?
Overview Billboard advertising has come a long way over the years. While it competes with other types of popular media, it has unique advantages and can be very effective. As good as this all sounds, dealing with the legal issues involved with this area of law can be complicated. Many years ago, billboards were largely […]
Read more...California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (Effective 2020-0101)
The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 becomes effective January 1, 2020. The Act adds 22 sections to the Civil Code and amends a 23rd section. If you are in business, it might affect you. With a January effective date, you don’t have much time left to meet its requirements. Application: The Act applies to […]
Read more...California Outdoor Advertising Association
Last week Marnie attended the annual membership meeting of the California Outdoor Advertising Association, joined by colleagues and clients in the outdoor advertising industry. Having participated in many of the earliest discussions with the City of Los Angeles and stakeholders and continuing to monitor proposed changes to the Los Angeles citywide sign ordinance that have […]
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