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.
March 23, 2023 | Litigation Daily
International Arbitration Expert by Day. Thriller Author by Flight.Gary Born, the head of Wilmer's international arbitration practice, wrote much of his first novel, a thriller titled "The File" set for release later this month, on flights to Singapore and other far-flung work destinations.
By Ross Todd
8 minute read
March 22, 2023 | Litigation Daily
Seeking Simplicity as Trial LoomsSome tips on honing themes, focusing witness outlines, and approaching experts with jurors in mind.
By Ross Todd
6 minute read
March 21, 2023 | Litigation Daily
How AI and Machine Learning Are Impacting the Litigation LandscapeMike DeCesaris and Sachin Sancheti of Cornerstone Research detail how expert witnesses are incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning into their testimony in a variety of civil cases.
By Mike DeCesaris and Sachin Sancheti
7 minute read
March 20, 2023 | Litigation Daily
What the End of the National COVID Emergency Could Mean for Remote Federal Court ProceedingsThe chief judges of California's four federal districts discussed the adjustment period on the horizon—including the possible loss of some popular remote proceedings—during a panel discussion last week.
By Ross Todd
6 minute read
March 17, 2023 | Litigation Daily
Litigator of the Week: After SCOTUS Reverses Non-Unanimous Murder Conviction, O'Melveny Wins Acquittal on RetrialAfter O'Melveny knocked out Evangelisto Ramos' prior 10-2 conviction on second degree murder charges, partner Rebecca Mermelstein this past week won a unanimous "not guilty" verdict alongside local co-counsel Sarah Chervinsky in New Orleans.
By Ross Todd
9 minute read
March 17, 2023 | Litigation Daily
Litigators of the Week Runners-Up and Shout OutsWins by litigators at Gibson Dunn, Hogan Lovells, Kirkland & Ellis, and Morgan Lewis lead this week's line-up.
By Ross Todd
7 minute read
March 16, 2023 | Litigation Daily
Some Trial Tips From 2 California Federal JudgesJudge Anthony Battaglia and Judge Edward Davila offered up some useful trial pointers for lawyers yesterday as part of a panel discussion at the fifth annual Class Action Law Forum at the University of San Diego School of Law.
By Ross Todd
5 minute read
March 15, 2023 | Litigation Daily
How a Boies Schiller Litigator Got Caught Up in the Fracas Between a Litigation Funder and a ClientSysco last month fired Boies Schiller Flexner partner Scott Gant after the company feuded with Burford Capital, the litigation funder financing the antitrust litigation Gant was handling.
By Ross Todd
6 minute read
March 14, 2023 | Litigation Daily
Five Objectives for Success as a Litigator: Be Bold. Be Present. Be Kind. Be Reasonable. And Be Honest.Morrison & Foerster partner David Cross lays out five fundamental objectives for long-term success as a litigator.
By David Cross
8 minute read
March 13, 2023 | Litigation Daily
How One Litigation Group Evolved Its Training Program to Incorporate Remote Advocacy"I think there will always be an element of being certain that our practitioners are fluent in the technology that is being used so that they can advocate wherever they need to advocate," says Sascha Henry, co-leader of the business trial practice group at Sheppard Mullin.
By Ross Todd
5 minute read
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