Blackwell Burke Secures Win for General Mills in False Ad Suit Over Nature Valley Bars
On May 14, 2014, Blackwell Burke P.A. secured a complete victory for General Mills, Inc. in a putative nationwide class action over the alleged false advertising of the company’s Nature Valley snack bars. The named plaintiffs Tracie Chin and Salvatore Montalbano claimed that the company misled consumers by labeling its Nature Valley snack bars as […]
Partner Mary S. Young Named a 2014 LCLD Fellow
Blackwell Burke P.A. Partner Mary S. Young has been selected as a fellow of the 2014 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). Ms. Young joins over 170 attorneys from around the country who have been selected to join the prestigious program. Founded in 2011, the LCLD Fellows program is an ambitious, highly structured program […]
Brendan M. Kenny To Present at NorCal eDiscovery & Information Governance Retreat
On Friday, May 30, 2014, Blackwell Burke P.A. attorney Brendan M. Kenny will present on a panel at the NorCal eDiscovery & Information Governance Retreat held at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California. The title of the panel discussion is “eDiscovery Comes of Age – What Does the Future Hold?” The panel will focus on […]
Jerry W. Blackwell Honored By The Best Lawyers in America©
Firm chairman Jerry W. Blackwell has been selected for inclusion in the 21st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© (2014). Mr. Blackwell’s selection recognizes him as a top product liability defense attorney. Best Lawyers, the definitive guide to legal excellence, is based on a comprehensive survey of almost 50,000 leading attorneys. Corporate Counsel magazine calls Best […]
Blackwell Burke Named to “BTI Brand Elite 2014”
In its newly released BTI Brand Elite 2014: Client Perceptions of the Best-Branded Law Firms, the BTI Consulting Group praises Blackwell Burke as an “unparalleled Client Recommendations Leader.” The firm made the “honor roll” of firms that corporate counsel recommend first to their peers and colleagues. Respondents also ranked Blackwell Burke among an elite group […]
Brendan M. Kenny to Present E-Discovery CLE
Blackwell Burke P.A. attorney Brendan M. Kenny will participate in a continuing legal education seminar entitled, “E-Discovery: Drafting, Implementing, and Defending Effective Litigation Holds” on Friday, May 23. Mr. Kenny and his co-panelist will facilitate a discussion and hands-on presentation showing how to draft, implement, and defend effective litigation holds. The webinar is sponsored by […]
Blackwell Burke Named A Go-To Law Firm for the Wholesale Trade Industry
Corporate counsel in the wholesale trade industry have named Blackwell Burke P.A. as a “go-to” firm, BTI Consulting Group has reported. BTI’s criteria for inclusion on its Honor Roll of go-to laws firms include well-established relationships paired with vibrant, enthusiastic client recommendations. For more details about the 2014 Honor Roll of Go-To Law Firms, please […]
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 […]
Jerry W. Blackwell Receives Cora T. Walker Award at NBA Commercial Law Section Corporate Counsel Conference
On Friday, February 21, 2014, Firm chairman and founder Jerry W. Blackwell received the Cora T. Walker Award from the National Bar Association Commercial Law Section for his lifetime contributions to African American attorneys in the Bar, during the 27th Annual NBA CLS CCC in Austin, Texas. The prestigious Cora T. Walker award was […]
Jerry W. Blackwell Presents at NBA Commercial Law Section Corporate Counsel Conference
On Thursday, February 20, 2014, firm founder and chairman Jerry W. Blackwell presented on a panel at the 27th Annual NBA Corporate Law Section – Corporate Counsel Conference held at Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas. The title of the panel discussion was, “The Power Play Within Law Firms: Feast or Famine.” The discussion […]