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Ross Todd

Ross Todd

Ross Todd is the Editor/columnist for the Am Law Litigation Daily. He writes about litigation of all sorts. Previously, Ross was the Bureau Chief of The Recorder, ALM's California affiliate. Contact Ross at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Ross_Todd.

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February 17, 2016 | The Recorder

Raising Stakes in Encryption Debate, Apple Vows to Fight Order to Unlock iPhone

The investigation into last year's mass shooting in San Bernardino tests how far technology companies can be compelled to go in aiding law enforcement.

By Ross Todd

4 minute read

February 16, 2016 | The Recorder

Judge Rejects Key Defense in Anthem Data-Breach Suits

In an 82-page order, U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh sides with plaintiffs that the loss of sensitive personal information can be a legally recognizable injury.

By Ross Todd

4 minute read

February 12, 2016 | The Recorder

Ninth Circuit Takes Up Suit Over Apple's Siri

Judge Richard Tallman seemed to favor Apple's argument that reasonable customers couldn't expect the new personal assistant feature to work flawlessly on its debut.

By Ross Todd

3 minute read

February 11, 2016 | The Recorder

Judge Questions FBI Agent Who Planted Courthouse Bugs

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer must decide whether warrantless recording devices amounted to improper eavesdropping.

By Ross Todd

5 minute read

February 10, 2016 | The Recorder

Apple Lawyer Fights to Keep App Store Win

Latham & Watkins partner Daniel Wall faced a Ninth Circuit panel on Wednesday that sounded sympathetic to the antitrust claims of app purchasers.

By Ross Todd

3 minute read

February 10, 2016 | The Recorder

PGA Fends Off Antitrust Suit From Cross Caddies

U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria said the caddies' complaint about poor treatment has merit, but a federal suit over advertising on their uniforms does not.

By Ross Todd

3 minute read

February 09, 2016 | The Recorder

Happy Birthday Copyright Suit Settles for $14 Million

Song would enter the public domain under terms of deal reached by Warner/Chappell Music and its lawyers at Munger, Tolles & Olson.

By Ross Todd

2 minute read

February 08, 2016 | The Recorder

Glassdoor Fights Subpoena Seeking Identity of Commenter

The owner of a Chicago design firm, represented by Morrison & Foerster, says proving his ex-girlfriend posted negative comments is crucial to defending a defamation suit.

By Ross Todd

3 minute read

February 08, 2016 | The Recorder

Twitter Finds Followers in Suit Against DOJ

Companies including Medium, Reddit and Wikipedia say they should be allowed to share more information on their handling of national security surveillance requests.

By Ross Todd

3 minute read

February 06, 2016 | Law.com

Federal Judge Blocks Release of Anti-Abortion Videos

In order granting a preliminary injunction, Judge William Orrick III wrote that secretly recorded videos were "misleadingly edited" and obtained through fraud.

By Ross Todd

3 minute read