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.
June 07, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Latham Finally Extinguishes IndyMac Class Action Claims Against E&YLatham argued that, despite new allegations raised in a fifth amended complaint, the plaintiffs failed to produce a single document that suggested the auditor knew of fraud at IndyMac. Los Angeles U.S. District Judge George Wu agreed.
By Ross Todd
2 minute read
August 23, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Securities Complaint Borders on Absurd, Judge RulesU.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald in Manhattan used harsh words to dismiss a putative class action accusing Magna International Inc. and current and former executives of committing securities fraud.
By Ross Todd
2 minute read
September 23, 2013 | The American Lawyer
BB&T Loses Bid to Dismiss $772M Hit Over STARS Tax ShelterA decade after convicted tax lawyer Raymond "R.J." Ruble was booted from Sidley Austin, his exploits continue to haunt the firm.
By Ross Todd
3 minute read
July 24, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Facing Class Action Trial, Stroock Guides JPMorgan to $100 Million Deal in Credit Card CaseMore than a year after failing to block class certification, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its lawyers at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan have agreed to settle claims that the bank improperly jacked up credit-card holders' minimum monthly payments.
By Ross Todd
2 minute read
December 05, 2012 | Law.com
Parsing Stern, Ninth Circuit Tightens Reins on Bankruptcy JudgesBy Ross Todd
1 minute read
May 29, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Robbins Geller Lashed by Judge for $70 Bottles of Wine and Other ExpensesThe plaintiffs firm was taken to the woodshed by U.S. District Judge Justin Quackenbush of the Eastern District of Washington for claiming unreasonable expenses in a securities class action that settled last year. The judge indicated that he plans to sanction partners Joy Bull and John Grant.
By Ross Todd
3 minute read
August 22, 2012 | The Recorder
Hollywood Financier Scores $50 Million Verdict Against Former AttorneyBy Ross Todd
3 minute read
September 13, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Dell and Class Counsel in LCD Price-Fixing Case Trade Fire over Toshiba SettlementJust days after lawyers for Toshiba Corporation and a class of direct LCD purchasers inked a $30 million settlement to resolve a fight over a $261 million trial verdict, computer maker Dell Inc. is crying foul over the deal.
By Ross Todd
3 minute read
April 01, 2013 | The American Lawyer
We Are the Champions … of LitigationBy Ross Todd
2 minute read
July 03, 2012 | Law.com
Battle over Texas Petrobras Venture Ends with $820.5 Million Payment for K&L Gates ClientBy Ross Todd
1 minute read
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