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Peter Goss Discusses FDA Approval of New Implant for Opioid Addiction Treatment

Peter J. Goss was interviewed by Law360 for an article analyzing the FDA’s recent approval of an implantable version of an opioid addiction drug, Probuphine.  (“FDA’s Opioid Implant Nod Shows Pressure To Curb Addiction,” available to Law360 subscribers here.)  Goss noted that the FDA has been under pressure to curb the opioid abuse epidemic, and that the approval […]

BLACKWELL BURKE RANKED ‘HIGHLY RECOMMENDED’ AND SIX FIRM ATTORNEYS NAMED ‘MINNESOTA LITIGATION STARS’ OR ‘FUTURE STARS’ BY BENCHMARK LITIGATION

Blackwell Burke P.A. has been ranked as “Highly Recommended” in the 2016 Edition of Benchmark Litigation, one of just eight Minnesota firms to receive that recognition.  Firm Founder and CEO Jerry Blackwell, partners Corey Gordon, Peter Goss, Benjamin Hulse, and special counsel Mike Hatch have all been named Minnesota Litigation Stars.  Partner Mary Young was […]

Peter Goss Shares Advice on Avoiding Attorney-Client Privilege Blunders

Peter J. Goss recently commented for a Law360 article entitled “The 3 Biggest Blunders With Attorney-Client Privilege.”  Goss cautioned that written memoranda containing advice on changes to business practices are often difficult or impossible to “claw back” after inadvertent disclosure.  These memoranda can prove troublesome when they recommend a course of action that the company […]

Peter J. Goss Discusses $71 Million Amgen Off-Label Marketing Settlement in Law360

Law360 quoted Peter J. Goss in its analysis of the recent $71 million settlement between Amgen and the Attorneys General of 48 states and the District of Columbia over alleged off-label marketing of two of the company’s blockbuster drugs, Enbrel and Aranesp.  Goss commented that the settlement was driven by a December 2012 settlement of […]

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 […]