A Billboard Insider reader writes: We have to renew our permit fees for our existing boards every 2 years. If we do not pay the fee every couple of years then the state will revoke our right to put ads on the boards. Is this not also a tax on […]
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Michael Galasso’s 10 Best Practices for OOH Permitting
With over 8,000 local jurisdictions, each regulating signs differently, it can be a challenge to establish effective policies and procedures – especially over large geographic footprints– to facilitate local permitting. Each code is different. While not every permit denial merits a legal challenge, there are some steps that can be […]
Michael Galasso on Out of Home Permitting Issues
Michael Galasso of Robbins Kelly Patterson and Tucker talked about regulatory and permit issues that the recent IBO show. Galasso practices out of home law in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Here are some excerpts from his talk. Getting into out of home I did litigation work. I was assigned to Norton Outdoor […]
Rothfelder on Permit Vesting and Retroactive Enforcement of Regulations
I’ve had several clients contact me recently with the similar and familiar problem where municipalities or other regulatory authorities attempt to change the rules for permitting signs after the submission of the permit application. This tactic usually takes the form of the city simply trying to expedite the passage of […]
Patrick Kilduff on New York City Sign Regulations
Patrick Kilduff, Partner and Chair of the Outdoor Advertising Practice at Tarter Krinsky and Drogin talked about New York City Out of Home Law on a December 2020 Law Brief Podcast. Insider notes that Kilduff’s comments should not be taken as legal advice. For that you should consult your own […]
Buying? Do Your Diligence!
Insider saw an article this week that got us thinking about the normal diligence procedures we complete when approaching an acquisition those steps can include: Reviewing and verifying financial information and cash flows Verifying all significant contracts including leases and service contracts Reviewing the validity of permits Running UCC searches […]
