David Archer

A federal court in Ohio recently granted summary judgment to an automotive manufacturer, finding that discontinuation of a certain line of commercial vehicles did not amount to termination of a franchise under the Ohio Motor...more A federal court in California recently denied a franchisee’s motion to dismiss two of a franchisor’s counterclaims, each related to the loss of future royalties for the termination of the parties’ franchise agreements,...more A federal court in New York recently denied Community Care Companions, Inc. and Interim Healthcare, Inc.’s motions for reconsideration of the court’s summary judgment rulings in an ongoing franchise dispute. Cmty. Care...more The Supreme Court of Texas recently ruled that franchisor Massage Heights did not owe a duty of care to a massage customer who alleged a sexual assault, because, among other reasons, Massage Heights had neither the...more