Publications
Ellen Lokker is a frequent writer and speaker on litigation, franchise, and antitrust topics.
Ms. Lokker is a former Associate Editor of the Franchise Law Journal, published by the Franchise Forum of the American Bar Association, and has been a frequent author of “Franchising Currents,” a column on recent judicial developments in franchising that appears regularly in that publication.
Her recent publications include the following articles:
New “Franchising (& Distribution) Currents.” Franchise Law Journal, Vol. 25, No. 2, Fall 2005. (Co-author with Deborah S. Coldwell and Kimberly S. Toomey) An inclusive review of recent federal and state court decisions covering franchising and distribution issues, including contract formation, good faith and fair dealing, termination, trademarks, and more.
Read this article (PDF file 105 KB / 8 pages)
“A Drama in Three Acts: How the Takeout Taxi Franchisees Gained Their Independence.” Franchise Law Journal, Vol. 25, No. 1, Summer 2005. (Co-author with Mark J. Loranger) Ms. Lokker, attorney for the former Takeout Taxi franchisees, and former franchisee Mr. Loranger provide an insightful look at the franchisee group's litigation against the franchisor and the aftermath of the dispute.
Read this article (PDF file 105 KB / 8 pages)
“Franchising (& Distribution) Currents.” Franchise Law Journal, Vol. 24, No. 2, Fall 2004. (Contributing Editor) A comprehensive review and analysis of recent court decisions affecting the franchising and distribution industries.
Read this article (PDF file 203 KB / 22 pages)
“Franchising (& Distribution) Currents.” Franchise Law, Vol. 23, No. 3, Winter 2004. (Contributing Editor) A thorough review of recent court decisions on franchising and distribution issues, including a discussion of the Brenco case in which Ms. Lokker represented the plaintiffs.
Read this article (PDF file 299 KB / 43 pages)
“Franchising Currents: Maris Strikes Out in Eleventh Circuit Decision.” Franchise Law Journal, Vol. 22, No. 4, Spring 2003. (Co-author) A survey and analysis of federal court decisions involving franchised businesses.
Read this article (PDF file 75 KB / 11 pages)
“Franchising Currents: Ninth Circuit Panel Holds Arbitration Clause Unconscionable.” Franchise Law Journal, Vol. 21, No. 3, Winter 2002. (Co-author) A survey and analysis of judicial decisions that affect franchised businesses.
Read this article (PDF file 86 KB / 12 pages)
“Internet Flower Sales Fare Better in Arbitration than Virtual Drug Store,” The Franchise Lawyer, Vol. 5, No. 2, Fall 2001. Is a franchisor's e-commerce tantamount to e-croachment?
Read this article (PDF file 119 KB / 3 pages)
Specific topics of presentations by Ms. Lokker include:
- mediation of franchise disputes
- structuring franchise relationships
- judicial remedies
- mergers and acquisitions in franchising
- Unfair Trade Practices Act claims
- settlements of franchise disputes
- judicial updates on franchise law
- franchise terminations
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