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Inflatable gorillas win one in court

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

How often do you get to write a headline like that? U.S. District Judge Vanessa Gilmore ruled that a 1993 city ordinance restricting the use of attention-getting devices, such as the giant balloons atop businesses, violated the due process and … Continue reading →

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Big balloon lawsuit

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

This ought to be interesting. The constitutional right to have a giant inflatable gorilla in a bathing suit and sunglasses grabbing consumer attention from a Houston business rooftop is the key issue in a trial that began in federal court … Continue reading →

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