Tag: norton v cincinnati

Rothfelder on the PA Tax Decision

The  Chichester School District, et al opinion from the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reported in the January 4 edition of Billboard Insider illustrates the appraisal issues for billboards and the land on which they are situated in two different contexts, namely for ad valorem taxes vs condemnation. This Pennsylvania case […]

Judge Could Rule on Cincy Billboard Tax Friday

“Given the judge’s language in the TRO, I would be surprised if he changed his decision at the preliminary injunction stage.  We have a hole in the budget we have to address.”  Cincinnati City Councilman David Mann quoted by WCPO.com A Cincinnati court will hold a hearing on Friday concerning […]

Norton Outdoor v Cincinnati

By Richard Rothfelder, Rothfelder and Falick Norton Outdoor Advertising (“Norton”) sued the City of Cincinnati (“the City”) when the City passed a new tax on billboard revenues (“the Tax”) to become effective on July 1st. Norton is arguing that the Tax is an unconstitutional violation of their freedom of speech. […]