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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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September 18, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Norex Strikes Out in Suit over BP Venture

After 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

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February 20, 2013 | The American Lawyer

Lockheed Securities Settlement Follows Defense Assault on Robbins Geller

The 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.

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April 30, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Judge Rules Hyundai Must Live with Trademark Dilution Ruling in Louis Vuitton Case

Louis 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.

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August 15, 2012 | Law.com

Big Web v. Big Porn Ruling Could Spell Trouble for ICANN

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June 14, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Dewey Refugee Scores for DLA and Inergy in Marcellus Shale Showdown

Early 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.

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November 22, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Davis Polk, S&C on $1.1 Billion Merger of Japanese Exchanges

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February 28, 2013 | Law.com

Lackluster Verdict Caps Clash of Legal Titans in Dish v. ESPN

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September 27, 2012 | Law.com

Architect of Morrison v. NAB Takes on Feds in Amicus Brief for NYC Bar

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January 17, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

CEO Group Backs SEC in Appeal of Rakoff Ruling Nixing Citi Settlement

The Business Roundtable doesn't usually turn up in Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement litigation on the side of the enforcers. But given the group's membership, it's no surprise that the CEO club wants help fight the ruling by Manhattan federal district court judge Jed Rakoff that nixed the SEC's proposed $285 million settlement with Citigroup.

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