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.
September 22, 2009 | Law.com
Winston & Strawn Wins Dismissal for Grant Thornton in Parmalat SuitSometimes it pays to settle, and sometimes it pays to fight. It looks like Grant Thornton and its lawyers at Winston & Strawn made a wise decision to fight claims brought by Parmalat and its chief executive, Enrico Bondi, over the fraud that caused the company's collapse in 2003. A New York federal judge has ruled on summary judgment motions that Bondi could not recover damages against Parmalat auditors Grant Thornton LLP or Grant Thornton International because Parmalat's own officers were responsible for the fraud.
By Ross Todd
3 minute read
February 01, 2007 | Law.com
Sonnenschein's Growth Plan: Cherry-Picking LateralsSonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal is banking on the aggressive pursuit of laterals as the surest route to prosperity. Last year the firm took on 17 lateral partners, including a Phoenix-based rainmaker, proving a commitment to out-of-the-way offices to accommodate partners with big-money practices -- and firm leaders expect to announce at least three major acquisitions this quarter, including two in cities where Sonnenschein does not yet have offices. The formula's not foolproof. Will it work for Sonnenschein?
By Ross Todd
25 minute read
September 01, 2009 | The American Lawyer
Lifetime Achievers 2009: Benjamin CivilettiBenjamin Civiletti, Venable
By Ross Todd
3 minute read
October 13, 2010 | The American Lawyer
A New Diversity AgendaThe lawyers who took part in an inaugural meeting of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity are hoping their new initiatives to increase diversity in the profession will succeed where others have failed. Executive director and Hunton & Williams partner Robert Grey Jr. (photo at left) details the group's plans.
By Ross Todd
6 minute read
January 01, 2008 | The American Lawyer
Young and HungryKirkland had an outstanding year-even though its record-setting $1.5 billion jury award for Lucent was set aside.
By Ross Todd
4 minute read
January 19, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Government Settles with Stryker Biotech for $15 Million, Drops Charges Against ExecsThe government's case against Stryker Biotech and three of its executives was set to be a rare instance of an off-label marketing case going before a jury. But after only two days of trial, the Boston U.S. attorney's office reached a $15 million settlement with the company, represented by Ropes & Gray. Prosecutors also dropped charges against the executives, represented by Wilmer, Libby Hoopes, and Nutter, McClennen.
By Ross Todd
4 minute read
July 01, 2008 | The American Lawyer
Overstepping BoundariesHomeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement division (ICE) was created to shore up the borders after 9/11. But forced drugging and warrantless raids weren't part of the mandate, a rash of litigation argues.
By Ross Todd
7 minute read
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