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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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October 01, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Bucking a Trend

Why a handful of Am Law 100 firms rarely hire laterals.

By Ross Todd

3 minute read

May 21, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Aereo Makes Peace with FilmOn Founder Amid Network Challenges

Litigation magnet Aereo Inc. has reached a settlement with billionaire Alki David, the founder of rival online TV streaming company FilmOn. The deal brings an end to David's quixotic fight with Aereo and its top financial backer, Barry Diller, leaving the companies to face their real adversary: network television.

By Ross Todd

3 minute read

November 10, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Despite Fiery Eight-Judge Dissent, Ninth Circuit Refuses to Reconsider Ruling Reviving Daimler ATS Suit

It's a testament to both the importance and the uncertainties of Alien Tort Statute litigation that ATS cases keep igniting crucial divisions not only between the federal appellate courts, but within them as well.

By Ross Todd

4 minute read

September 19, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Judge Cuts Claims in Vimeo 'Lip Dub' Copyright Lawsuit

A New York federal judge partly sided with Vimeo and its lawyers at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan on Wednesday in the video sharing website's copyright spat with a group of EMI Music record labels.

By Ross Todd

4 minute read

October 07, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Tobacco Companies Lose Another Engle Challenge

Even with a platoon of top-shelf appellate lawyers, Big Tobacco hasn't had much luck pressing a constitutional challenge to the way the Florida courts are handling the so-called "Engle progeny" litigation. That proved true again on Monday, when the U.S. Supreme Court refused to consider the tobacco companies' claims that judges in Florida are trampling their due process rights.

By Ross Todd

3 minute read

October 19, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

Kodak Prints Patent Licensing Deal With IMAX

Eastman Kodak licensed IMAX exclusive rights to a portfolio of more than 50 patent families covering laser projection technology in a deal announced this week.

By Ross Todd

2 minute read

January 07, 2013 | The American Lawyer

First Circuit Revives Shareholder Suit Against UBS Units

Grant & Eisenhofer won new life on Friday for a shareholder derivative suit against Puerto Rican subsidiaries of Swiss financial giant UBS AG and directors of four UBS-affiliated investment funds.

By Ross Todd

3 minute read