Jerry W. Blackwell Honored By The Best Lawyers in America©
Firm chairman Jerry W. Blackwell was recently selected for inclusion in the 20th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© (2014). Mr. Blackwell’s selection recognizes him as a top product liability defense attorney. Since first being published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence and is one of the […]
Brendan M. Kenny Named an “Up & Coming Attorney” by Minnesota Lawyer
Minnesota Lawyer has honored Blackwell Burke P.A. associate Brendan M. Kenny by naming him a 2013 “Up & Coming Attorney.” The “Up & Coming Attorney” recognition highlights those lawyers within their first 10 years of practice who have already distinguished themselves by their achievements. The criteria for selection are: professional accomplishment, leadership service to the community […]
Firm Founder Jerry W. Blackwell Named to the 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers List
Blackwell Burke P.A. chairman Jerry W. Blackwell has been selected to the 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers list. He has been named to the Super Lawyer list every year since 2002. The honor recognizes outstanding attorneys through independent research and peer nominations. Only 5 percent of attorneys statewide receive the honor. Mr. Blackwell is an accomplished […]
Peter J. Goss Named “Life Sciences Star” in 2013 Edition of Legal Media Group’s Guide to Life Sciences Practitioners
Blackwell Burke P.A. partner, Peter J. Goss, has been named a “Life Sciences Star” by LMG Life Sciences in their 2013 edition. LMG Life Sciences is a resource for corporate leaders, in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries, to identify outstanding life sciences attorneys. The award recognizes preeminent life sciences attorneys nationwide based on peer […]
Brendan M. Kenny Writes Forum Non Conveniens Articles for Drug and Device Law Blog
The Drug and Device Law Blog, one of the premier legal blogs, posted an article by Blackwell Burke P.A. attorney Brendan M. Kenny analyzing recent decisions by Illinois appellate courts regarding civil defendants’ forum non conveniens motions. This is the second article that Mr. Kenny has written for the blog, and his articles have received more views on the […]
Brendan M. Kenny to be Featured on E-Discovery Webinar
Blackwell Burke P.A. attorney Brendan M. Kenny will be featured on an “E-Discovery Trends Across the Federal Circuits” webcast on June 12, 2013. He will discuss proportionality, culpability, and e-discovery state-law trends. More information about the webinar can be found on Exterro’s website. Brendan M. Kenny is the founder of the Twin Cities E-Discovery Forum and […]
Firm Chairman Jerry W. Blackwell to Present at ABA Food & Supplements Workshop
Blackwell Burke P.A. chairman Jerry W. Blackwell will present at the American Bar Association’s Section of Products Liability Food & Supplements Third Annual Workshop. The Workshop will be held on Tuesday, June 18 in Oakbrook, Illinois (near Chicago) at the McDonald’s Corporation Hamburger University. Top national food industry attorneys, including Mr. Blackwell, will present at […]
Blackwell Burke P.A. to Host First-Ever CLE in Minnesota Specifically Addressing Biases Faced by LGBT Litigators
Blackwell Burke P.A. attorney Emily A. Babcock is organizing the first CLE in Minnesota history to address biases faced by LGBT litigators. The CLE entitled, “The Unique Issues Facing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Litigators,” is co-sponsored by Blackwell Burke and the Minnesota Lavender Bar Association. Panelists will include Ellie Krug, nonprofit executive director, retired […]
Law Technology News Publishes Article About E-Discovery Written by Brendan M. Kenny
Law Technology News magazine published an article describing recent amendments to Minnesota’s e-discovery rules written by Blackwell Burke P.A. attorney Brendan M. Kenny. Mr. Kenny analyzed how the 2013 amendments reflect a nationwide movement to emphasize disclosure, collaboration, and proportionality in e-discovery. He concluded that the changes should help litigants and courts resolve cases speedily, […]
Emily A. Babcock Honored at ABA Litigation Section Annual Conference in Chicago
Blackwell Burke P.A. attorney Emily A. Babcock is being honored at this year’s American Bar Association Section of Litigation Annual Conference held April 24-26 in Chicago. She was selected by ABA leadership as an Outstanding Subcommittee Chair for the 2012-2013 Bar Year for her work with the ABA Section of Litigation LGBT Litigator Committee. Ms. […]