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.
October 07, 2013 | New York Law Journal
Judge Blocks 'Incomprehensible' N.Y. Credit Card RuleThe distinction in a state law provision on credit card purchases, that vendors may offer a discount to those paying cash but not impose a surcharge on those using credit cards, was called nonsensical and unconstitutional by Judge Jed Rakoff.
By Ross Todd
4 minute read
June 18, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Judge Tells Louis Vuitton to Take a Joke in 'Hangover' CaseWarner Bros. banked on getting some laughs in a scene in The Hangover: Part II, when one of the characters bungles the name of his counterfeit designer luggage. The scene didn't amuse Louis Vuitton, but a federal judge in Manhattan sided with the studio's lawyers at Jenner & Block and threw out LV's trademark infringement suit.
By Ross Todd
4 minute read
August 17, 2012 | Legaltech News
Big Porn v. Big Web Ruling Could Spell Trouble for ICANNA case pitting adult entertainment against Internet domain name registration cleared a key hurdle, when a Los Angeles federal judge allowed antitrust claims over the controversial .xxx domain to go forward.
By Ross Todd
4 minute read
June 12, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Bad News for Allergan--and First-To-File Plaintiffs--in Delaware Derivative RulingAfter Gibson Dunn knocked out a derivative suit over Allergan's Botox marketing six months ago, the company and its board hoped the litigation had been put to rest. But Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster of the Delaware Court of Chancery dashed those hopes on Monday--in an decision that's sure to have lawyers in both the defense and plaintiffs bar gnashing their teeth.
By Ross Todd
5 minute read
November 05, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Gone But Not ForgottenFirms that took in Dewey partners will likely face unfinished business claims.
By Ross Todd
4 minute read
March 08, 2012 | New York Law Journal
Attorney Wins Bid to Resign From Bar Following Guilty PleaPutting an end to some unusual legal wrangling, the First Department on March 6 granted former Winston & Strawn partner Jonathan Bristol's wish, allowing the confessed felon to remove his name from the rolls of those licensed to practice in New York.
By Ross Todd
3 minute read
November 19, 2012 | The American Lawyer
How Much Will a Law Firm Pay to Make a Bankruptcy Trustee Go Away?As those steering Dewey & LeBoeuf through bankruptcy prepare to pursue unfinished business claims against firms that took on former Dewey partners, a review of what became of similar claims in five other law bankruptcies shows many firms chose to settle, rather than contest, them.
By Ross Todd
14 minute read
January 19, 2012 | New York Law Journal
Delaware Court's Lead in Luring M&A Cases Is Slipping, Study FindsIs the Delaware Court of Chancery's market share of M&A litigation slipping? Yes, according to a new study co-authored by Steven Davidoff, a professor at Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, and Notre Dame finance professor Matthew Cain.
By Ross Todd and Brendan Pierson
5 minute read
March 28, 2013 | The American Lawyer
A Higher CallingWith the support of his firm, an Am Law 100 partner joins the clergy.
By Ross Todd
5 minute read
