Citing Reed v Gilbert the Texas Court of Appeals Third District this week voided two sections of the Texas Highway Beautification Act because they place content-based restrictions on free speech. The sections which were severed from the Texas Highway Beautification Act included: Subchapter B – Regulation of Outdoor Advertising Generally […]
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Outdoor Legal: Proof of Performance Matters
Do your ad contracts require you to provide proof of performance? Make sure you you comply with proof of performance terms or you may not be able to collect. Here’s a fascinating outdoor advertising proof of performance case. Bacci Pizza Group signed an advertising contract in 2009 with the Illinois […]
Outdoor Legal: File Your Formation Docs
Insider ran across an interesting 2003 Massachusetts law case which highlights the importance of filing your organization documents promptly. In November 1999 Carroll Advertising was issued a $1 million commercial liability insurance policy which covered 8 billboards it owned in Massachusetts. The policy had a carve out which said that […]
Michigan Court Says Factual Record and Reasoning Required To Deny Special Sign Permit.
Sometimes zoning entities give no reason for denial of a sign permit in order to protect themselves from litigation. In an April 26, 2016 decision, a Michigan Court has ordered a zoning board to develop the factual record and reasoning behind a decision to deny a special billboard permit. You […]
Interview With Billboard Lawyer Adam Webb
Adam Webb is an expert in billboard law. If you deal with a billboard company in the southeast, chances are Adam is the company’s counsel. Adam is a managing partner at Webb, Klase & Lemond, a Georgia law firm. Adam can be reached at 770-444-0773 or Adam@WebbLLC.com. Insider asked Adam […]

















