i M A G E S – N e w s l e t t e r o f t h e I L L I N O I S S I G N A S S O C I A T I O N P a g e | 18 News from International Sign Association Statement on Thomas v. Bright Ruling A significant federal court case has been decided that could change the way that signs, graphics and visual communications are regulated. In Thomas v. Bright, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that the government cannot distinguish between on-premise and off-premise signage because it is an unconstitutional content-based distinction. At this point, the Thomas decision applies only to laws that prohibit offpremise signs with non-commercial speech in the Sixth Circuit's jurisdiction: Tennessee, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. It remains to be seen whether Tennessee will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Learn more at signs.org/thomas. ISA Builds Partnership with The Wrap Institute Building on the successful ISA Wrap Experience, ongoing programs will provide further expertise and advocacy for wrap professionals. One of the largest-scale initiatives will be a series of educational events and hands-on training at ISA International Sign Expo 2020, held April 1-4 in Orlando. ISA International Sign Expo 2020 is just one element of a multi-pronged relationship between ISA, The Wrap Institute and Justin Pate, widely regarded as the foremost authority on vehicle wraps. In addition to the tradeshow, the agreement will allow the two organizations to work together on education events. Justin Pate and ISA’s Craig Campbell discuss the partnership in a video posted at signs.org/wrapfurther. Click on, check in and LIKE! www.isa-sign.com ISA Facebook page Promotional video : This is the ISA!
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