Peter J. Goss Quoted on “Product Liability Cases To Watch In The Second Half Of 2015”
Law360 interviewed Peter Goss for an article discussing noteworthy product liability cases that are currently pending. Goss cited the federal multi-district litigation over the cholesterol drug Lipitor and the increased risk of diabetes allegedly associated with its use. “Millions of Americans have diabetes, and millions of people take Lipitor, and it would potentially open the […]
Emily Ambrose Honored as 2015 “Up-And-Coming Attorney” by Minnesota Lawyer
Blackwell Burke P.A. is proud to announce that Minnesota Lawyer has honored firm associate Emily Ambrose as a 2015 “Up & Coming Attorney.” The “Up & Coming Attorney” recognition highlights lawyers who have distinguished themselves within their first 10 years of practice. Honorees were selected based on their professional accomplishments, leadership, and service to their community and […]
Brendan M. Kenny Presents at NorCal eDiscovery & Information Governance Retreat
On April 27, 2015, Brendan M. Kenny presented on a panel at the NorCal eDiscovery & Information Governance Retreat in Napa, California. The title of the panel discussion was “Social Media – eDiscovery’s ‘friend?’” Kenny stressed that lawyers should understand how to find, preserve, and authenticate social-media evidence. He also described the unique legal challenges […]
Firm Associate Emily Ambrose Publishes Article on Legal Writing in ABA’s Commercial & Business Litigation Newsletter
Associate Emily Ambrose published The Art of Writing A Persuasive Fact Section in the American Bar Association’s Commercial & Business Litigation Newsletter. The article addresses the critical, but often underappreciated, section of all legal briefs – the fact section. It provides advice and specific examples for drafting a fact section that will provide the judge […]
Partner Mary S. Young and Associate Adebisi Wilson featured in special “Next Generation” edition of Attorney at Law Magazine
Since its 2014 launch, the Minnesota Mother Attorneys Association (MMAA), founded by Blackwell Burke P.A. attorneys Mary S. Young and Adebisi A. Wilson, has made its mark in the Twin Cities legal community. MMAA now boasts nearly 100 members striving to bring to life the organization’s mission of promoting the professional development of mother attorneys […]
Peter J. Goss Quoted on Sanctions Order against Chinese Drywall Manufacturer
Law360 quoted Peter Goss in an article on recent efforts by a Chinese drywall manufacturer, Taishan Gypsum Co. Ltd., to resolve a $2.7 million default judgment and sanctions order against the company. Goss noted that “It took some extreme measures to bring Taishan to [the] table, but it shows that if you’re going to be […]
Peter J. Goss Discusses State of Pelvic Mesh MDLs
Law360 quoted Peter Goss in an article on the present state of the Pelvic Mesh multi-district litigation in West Virginia federal court. Goss noted that recent settlements of cases selected for bellwether trials suggests that the parties have not yet found a case that both sides want to try. “[T]he cases that get tried are the ones […]
Peter J. Goss Comments on Philadelphia Risperdal Verdict
Peter Goss commented for Law360 on the implications of a $2.5 million Philadelphia County jury award for Johnson & Johnson’s defense of other Risperdal personal injury claims in other parts of the country. “I would not make any predictions about what will happen elsewhere based on this Philadelphia County verdict,” Goss said. “J&J faced an uphill battle when the court limited […]
Brendan M. Kenny Discusses Product Liability Trials to Watch In 2015
Law360 interviewed Blackwell Burke P.A. attorney Brendan M. Kenny for a recent article discussing product liability trials that court watchers will be following in 2015. Mr. Kenny identified bellwether trials in pelvic mesh litigation and in tobacco suits spawned by the decertified Engle class. Mr. Kenny explained that pelvic mesh cases involve sympathetic plaintiffs alleging […]
Peter J. Goss Discusses Arkansas Supreme Court Ruling on FDA Warning Letter
Peter Goss commented for Law360 on the implications of a recent Arkansas Supreme Court ruling throwing out a $1.2 billion award against Johnson & Johnson. The decision was based in part on the fact that the FDA warning letter at the heart of the plaintiffs’ case was inadmissible hearsay, and therefore could not serve as […]