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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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June 18, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Debevoise Scores for Kate Spade in 'Saturday' Trademark Fight

Lawyers for Saturdays Surf NYC at Foley & Lardner found themselves on the losing end of a ruling this week in an ugly trademark spat over upscale casual wear.

By Ross Todd

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August 20, 2013 | New York Law Journal

UBS Fails in Bid to Dismiss Breach of Contract Claims

Southern District Judge Harold Baer on Thursday refused to dismiss breach of contract claims brought by three trusts that issued about $1.5 billion in securities backed by UBS-sponsored mortgages.

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October 07, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Siding with Chevron, Judge Oks Bench Trial in Ecuador Case

Chevron and its lawyers at Gibson Dunn are getting their wish to avoid a jury in their fraud and racketeering case against Steven Donziger, the U.S. lawyer accused of rigging a $19 billion environmental judgment in Ecuador.

By Ross Todd

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May 08, 2012 | New York Law Journal

Agency's Suit Against Bank Proceeds

The Federal Housing Finance Agency crossed a major hurdle in its pursuit of claims against issuers of residential mortgage-backed securities on May 4 when Southern District Judge Denise Cote denied a motion to dismiss claims against UBS.

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July 19, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Stroock Strikes Out for Grant Thornton at Second Circuit

Plaintiffs with fraud claims against auditor Grant Thornton LLP might have to start calling the Second Circuit the defibrillator court.

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June 22, 2012 | The Recorder

HP Beats Back Derivative Suit Over Hurd Debacle

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February 24, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Artist Fairey Guilty of Contempt In Case Tied to Copyright Suit Over Obama "Hope" Poster

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January 23, 2012 | Daily Business Review

Chancery keeps strongest M&A cases

Other jurisdictions are attracting mergers and acquisition litigation, but the Delaware Chancery Court is holding onto many of the strongest cases.

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March 14, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Citi Survey Says Law Firm Leaders Have Growing, If Modest, Confidence in Prospects

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December 18, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Amgen to Pay $150 Million for Misdemeanor Charge of Misbranding Anemia Drug

Amgen pled guilty to a misdemeanor count of misbranding its anemia drug, Aranesp, in U.S. district court on Tuesday, and agreed to pay a total of $150 million in criminal fines and forfeiture. According to the government, the biotechnology company promoted Aranesp for uses that were not approved by the FDA in order to take market share from Johnson & Johnson's anemia drug, Procrit.

By Ross Todd

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