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.
March 11, 2013 | New York Law Journal
Use of Polo Trademark on Eyeglasses Is BlockedRalph Lauren and its lawyers at Kelley Drye & Warren won a skirmish on March 6 in its 30-year war with the U.S. Polo Association over trademarks depicting horsemen playing the "sport of kings."
By Ross Todd
2 minute read
May 08, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Deal with Societe Generale Ends Case over MBIA RestructuringThe litigation that 18 banks brought against bond insurer MBIA Inc. four years ago has finally come to a close.
By Ross Todd
3 minute read
December 03, 2012 | Law.com
Sixth Circuit Tosses Ohio Pension Funds' Case Against Ratings AgenciesBy Ross Todd
1 minute read
October 11, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Judge Allows Trade Secret Counterclaims Against FujitsuFujitsu Limited and its lawyers at Orrick failed on Thursday to knock out trade secret counterclaims brought by rival optical communications company Tellabs Operations Inc., represented by Sidley Austin.
By Ross Todd
3 minute read
July 03, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Fish & Richardson Gets Patent Win for FreseniusIn a patent infringement lawsuit that's more than a decade old, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a decision that held Fresenius liable for more than $23 million in damages and royalties for infringing Baxter's patented technology for hemodialysis machines.
By Ross Todd
3 minute read
September 18, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Norex Strikes Out in Suit over BP VentureAfter a decade of litigation that's burned through three courts and at least as many law firms, Canada's Norex Petroleum has hit another wall in its quest to recover more than $1 billion from BP plc and other defendants over its stake in a Russian oil venture.
By Ross Todd
3 minute read
February 20, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Lockheed Securities Settlement Follows Defense Assault on Robbins GellerThe proposed $19.5 million deal, which would end litigation over Lockheed's financial disclosures, comes after Robbins Geller survived a series of attacks by defense counsel at DLA Piper over the firm's relationship with the lead plaintiff and its use of confidential witnesses.
By Ross Todd
3 minute read
April 30, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Judge Rules Hyundai Must Live with Trademark Dilution Ruling in Louis Vuitton CaseLouis Vuitton has been drawing criticism of late over its aggressive trademark enforcement efforts. But the luxury goods maker seems be winning over the one person who matters most in its current spat with Hyundai over the famous toile monogram: U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel.
By Ross Todd
3 minute read
August 15, 2012 | Law.com
Big Web v. Big Porn Ruling Could Spell Trouble for ICANNBy Ross Todd
1 minute read
June 14, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Dewey Refugee Scores for DLA and Inergy in Marcellus Shale ShowdownEarly this year Robert Alessi of DLA Piper entered a minefield of fossil fuel politics, high-stakes appellate litigation, and career upheaval tied to the collapse of Dewey & LeBoeuf. This week he not only emerged intact, but helped cement a crucial win for Inergy and other companies hoping to exploit Marcellus Shale gas reserves in the face of heavy environmental opposition.
By Ross Todd
4 minute read
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