Mr. Marks has authored and co-authored, or contributed to, articles and seminar materials on franchising and corporate matters. His select publications include:

• "I See Ghosts: The Rise of Delivery-Only Kitchens, The Franchise Lawyer, Vol. 24, No. 02, Spring 2021

• “California Assembly Bill 525: A Resounding Win for Franchisees or a Source for Further Dispute?,” DISTRIBUTION The Newsletter of the Distribution and Franchising Committee Vol. 20, No. 1 March 2016, ABA Section of Antitrust Law [co author]

• “Building Brands Through Franchising and Licensing,” Los Angeles Business Journal, September 29, 2014
• “Menu Label Laws: A Survey,” Franchise Law Journal, Vol. 29, No. 2, Fall 2009
• “California Franchise Law and Practice:  Filings with the Department of Corporations,” Continuing Education for the Bar, 2009
• “Recent Developments in Franchise Law,” Business Law Section of the State Bar of California, 2008 Annual Review
• “Recent Advancements In Franchise Law — Limitations On Arbitration Provisions And The Revised FTC Rule,” Business Law Section of the State Bar of California, 2007 Annual Review
• “FTC Franchise Rule 2.0,” ABA Consumer Protection Newsletter, co-author, Spring 2007
• “Precedent Lives: California Strikes Down Pre-Dispute Waivers of Jury Trials,” Andrews Litigation Reporter, 2005
  Contributing Professional – Black’s Law Dictionary, 9th Edition, 2005

Forbes Blog on Franchise Law:

• How Do You Spell Trouble? California AB-5
• Mastercard Takes a Giant Step Into the Retailer-Customer Relationship With New Rules
• The Scouts Teach Us All a Lesson About Trademark Law
• State Attorneys General Put Anti-Poaching Clauses In Their Sights
• Exemptions Offer New Franchisors The Opportunity To Franchise Without A FDD Or Registering
• U.S. Supreme Court Reverses Long Standing Law On Collection Of Sales Taxes
• A New Proposal From NASAA Will Replace The Existing FDD Cover Page With Three Pages
• NLRB Is Moving Forwarding On Joint-Employer Rulemaking
• The Hidden Franchise: Inadvertent Franchising Equals Inevitable Risk
• The California Supreme Court Deals A Blow To Independent Contractors

Mr. Marks has spoken at the International Franchise Association’s Annual Legal Symposium and Annual Convention, and other franchise law-related meetings and training sessions. His select speaking engagements include:

• "Business Laws and Regulations That Affect Franchise Systems," American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, October, 2010
• “Franchise Agreement Drafting,” International Franchise Association Legal Symposium, May 16-18, 2010
• “Vicarious Liability,” International Franchise Association 2009 Annual Convention, Legal Roundtable
• “Top 9 Things You Need to Know when Renting a Business and What you need to Know About Licensing,” California State Bar Annual Meeting, September 2008
• “Embracing the New FTC Rule,” International Franchise Association Legal Symposium, Roundtable Presenter, May, 2008
• “Legal 101,” 22nd Annual UCLA Entrepreneurs Conference, May 2007