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 […]
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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 […]
Read more...Marnie Cody on Dealing with Regulators
Marnie Cody is a partner in Hamlin | Cody, a California law firm. Marnie has been practicing out of home law since 1990. She has represented many billboard companies in real estate and land use matters and condemnation proceedings. She likewise advises real estate developers about out of home law. Insider talked with Cody on […]
Read more...Women in Billboard Law
Billboard law is a unique practice area. The history of out of home advertising and the existence of billboards has traveled a long and winding road beginning with what some recall as the wide-open unregulated way to what now seems like a roadblock at every turn. From a real estate perspective, building, maintaining and operating […]
Read more...An Upcoming Change in the Billboard Landscape
Placing an outdoor advertising sign can be a tough task. It is highly regulated and often involves significant red tape to get approved. It may also be met with opposition from a small but vocal segment of the public. But market demand is rising. Experts are seeing a shift in use and popularity of outdoor […]
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We’ve provided legal counsel in the real estate and billboard law industry for many years. Along the way, I’ve seen law firms come and go. The fact is, there are few law firms in California that practice billboard law. So, how is it that Hamlin | Cody continues to be a leader in the field? […]
Read more...Billboard Lawyers: A Rare Breed
When we drive down the freeway, we usually see an assortment of billboards. They have become so commonplace, we really give little thought about what it might have taken to put them there. Billboard law is an interesting and special area of law. Many years ago, it was much like the wild west. Just about […]
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