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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May 09, 2024 | Litigation Daily

A Few Litigation-Centric Observations About the Am Law 200

Here's a quick look at some interesting trendlines and data points now that the full Am Law 200 has landed.

By Ross Todd

5 minute read

May 08, 2024 | Litigation Daily

Report: Uptick in Litigation Demand Highlights Strong First Quarter for Large, Midsize Law Firms

The Thomson Reuters Institute reports that demand for litigation services was up 3.8% year-over-year in the first quarter, outpacing the 1.9% growth in demand across all practices over the same period. Litigation demand growth was most pronounced amongst Second Hundred and midsize firms.

By Ross Todd

3 minute read

May 07, 2024 | Litigation Daily

O'Melveny Team Takes Pro Bono Client From 'Life Without Parole' to Life on the Outside

Parole commissioners called the case of Gilbert Mendez "refreshing" since most of the changes he made to improve himself came before he had any real hope of ever getting out of prison.

By Ross Todd

6 minute read

May 06, 2024 | Litigation Daily

Litigation Leaders: Scott Kane of Squire Patton Boggs on Directness, the Importance of Action, and Commitment to the 'Mission'

Kane, a U.S. Army vet, was managing partner of the firm's Cincinnati office before becoming co-chair of the firm's global litigation practice last month.

By Ross Todd

6 minute read

May 03, 2024 | Litigation Daily

Litigators of the Week: Robins Kaplan Wins First Trial Against Aerosol Dust Remover Maker

Robins Kaplan's Philip Sieff and Tara Sutton won a $7.75 million verdict for the family of a woman who was killed after a vehicle driven by an individual who huffed CRC Duster struck her car head-on. Jurors awarded no punitives, but attached a note to the verdict urging the company to "spearhead an effort to address inhalant abuse."

By Ross Todd

5 minute read

May 03, 2024 | Litigation Daily

Litigator of the Week Runners-Up and Shout Outs

Peter Stris of Stris & Maher got an important win this week for ERISA plaintiffs at the Second Circuit.

By Ross Todd

6 minute read

May 02, 2024 | Litigation Daily

With Momentum For Diversity Trial Advocacy Program, ACTL Plans 4th and 5th Installments

Retired Latham & Watkins litigation partner Thomas Heiden, who heads the committee spearheading the program, said the college hasn't changed its approach after last year's Supreme Court affirmative action decision.

By Ross Todd

4 minute read

May 01, 2024 | Litigation Daily

So You Think Courts Can Handle Questions of AI-Enhanced Evidence?

Hold on to your hats.

By Ross Todd

4 minute read

April 30, 2024 | Litigation Daily

What the Decline in Jury Verdicts Means for Appellate Courts

Over the past couple of years we've written about what the relative dearth of cases proceeding to a jury verdict has meant for the trial courts and law firms. Our colleague Avalon Zoppo recently looked at what it means for appellate courts and the development of the law.

By Ross Todd

4 minute read

April 29, 2024 | Litigation Daily

New Rule on MDLs Should Prompt Courts to Reevaluate Involvement in Settlement

Hollingsworth's Robert E. Johnston and Gary Feldon write that MDL judges who decide merits questions should avoid direct involvement in settlement discussions and detailed reports on the negotiations.

By Robert E. Johnston and Gary Feldon

6 minute read

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