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Eckland & Blando Launches New Cannabis Law Blog
Eckland & Blando LLP is excited to announce a new, dedicated website for its Cannabis Law Group.
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Eckland & Blando Earns Naming Rights for Auditorium at Open Window Theatre
Eckland & Blando LLP is honored to have been granted the naming rights for the Auditorium at Open Window Theatre, a vibrant and growing professional theater based in the Twin Cities.
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Eckland & Blando Featured in News Coverage over the Controversial Fufeng Project in Grand Forks, ND
The article provides further detail about an August 18, 2022 court hearing in Devil’s Lake, North Dakota, where Eckland & Blando attorneys Robert Dube and Mark Blando represent a group of petitioners who are suing the City of Grand Forks over the denial of the citizens’ right to vote over the multi-million-dollar Fufeng Project.
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Eckland & Blando is pleased to announce the addition of our newest partners, Kristin Robbins and Lara Sandberg!
Please join us in welcoming our newest partners to our firm as we continue to expand our presence and expertise across the country.
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Congratulations to Our 2022 North Star Lawyers
Congratulations to firm attorneys Mark J. Blando, Daniel J. Cragg, Jared M. Reams and Robert Dube on earning the North Star Lawyers!
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Daniel J. Cragg Appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court to the Court’s Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Procedure
Congratulations to Partner Daniel J. Cragg on his appointment to the Minnesota Supreme Court’s Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Procedure!
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Samuel Blatchley Elected Director of the Maritime Law Association of the United States!
Eckland & Blando congratulates Partner Samuel P. Blatchley in his election to serve as Director of the Maritime Law Association of the United States!
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Eckland & Blando Cited in the Grand Forks Herald!
Eckland & Blando is currently representing a group of plaintiffs who are bringing suit against the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, for improperly denying their petition.
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Robby Dube Elected Vice-Chair of the Minneapolis Ethical Practices Board!
Congratulations to firm attorney Robby Dube on his appointment to the Minneapolis Ethical Practices Board, and his election to Vice-Chair of the same!
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Eckland & Blando is pleased to announce the addition of our newest partner, Samuel P. Blatchley!
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Blatchley to our firm as we continue to expand our presence and expertise across the country.
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Regarding the Opening of Eckland & Blando’s New Offices
Eckland & Blando is pleased to announce the openings of our new offices in Boston and Washington, D.C.!
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2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars – Daniel J. Cragg & Jared M. Reams
We are pleased to announce that Firm Partners, Daniel J. Cragg and Jared M. Reams have once again been named 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars!
2020 Super Lawyers Rising Stars – Daniel J. Cragg & Jared M. Reams
We are pleased to announce that Firm Partner, Daniel J. Cragg and Associate Attorney, Jared M. Reams have been named 2020 Super Lawyers Rising Stars!
Mark J. Blando, Daniel J. Cragg, Vince C. Reuter and Jared M. Reams Recognized as North Star Lawyers
Congratulations to firm attorneys Mark J. Blando, Daniel J. Cragg, Vince C. Reuter and Jared M. Reams on earning the North Star Lawyers designation. Your commitment to providing pro bono legal services is something to be celebrated!
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Events & Seminars
24th Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair
Eckland and Blando attorneys Mark Blando and Robby Dube will be presenting “The False Claims Act” at the 24th Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center on Thursday, April 20th at 9:00 a.m.
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Minn CLE “Government Law for the Non-Specialist” Conference
Join Mark Blando, Jared Reams, and Robby Dube on Friday, January 27, 2023 for the Minn CLE “Government Law for the Non-Specialist” Conference at the Minnesota CLE Conference Center.
American Bar Association Public Procurement Symposium
Mark Blando of Eckland & Blando LLP will moderate a panel on “State and Local Bid Protests for Federal Practitioners” at the ABA’s Public Procurement Symposium in Austin, Texas, this Friday, October 14, 2022.
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The Story of the Verdict: Strategies for Success with Bruce Rivers and Daniel Cragg Seminar
Please join Eckland and Blando LLP Partner, Daniel Cragg, who will be speaking about the $35.7 million verdict he obtained last week in Ramsey County District Court on October 5, 2022 at 1 p.m. (CST).
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Sub-Contracting Opportunities Webinar
Please join Eckland & Blando LLP Partner, Mark Blando, for a complimentary webinar series covering sub-contracting! The series will uncover the top vendors within the 15 Federal Departments, sub-contracting opportunities, contracting trends for small businesses, and legal considerations for sub-contractors. This webinar will take place on Wednesday, September 7 at 11 a.m. (CDT).
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Minnesota CLE
Minn CLE info and sign up: https://www.minncle.org/seminar/1240382201
Counsel for Affordable and Rural Housing Conference.
17th Annual Greater Minnesota Government Procurement Fair (Virtual)
21st Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair Virtual Training Week
Join Eckland & Blando Partner, Mark Blando, for a presentation titled “Know Your “R & R”: Responsiveness and Responsibility in Government Contracts” for the SADBOC’s 22nd Annual Procurement Fair on April 27th. During the program, he will discuss the fundamentals of contract bidding and how to avoid common mistakes to help your small business achieve success on your next government contract opportunity.
Register for free today
16th Annual Greater Minnesota Government Procurement Fair
Monday, November 16, 2020 at 8:30 AM – to – Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 4:30 PM (CST)
Jared Reams will be presenting at this event on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. on the subject Subcontracting/Teaming.
Firm News
24th Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair
Eckland and Blando attorneys Mark Blando and Robby Dube will be presenting “The False Claims Act” at the 24th Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center on Thursday, April 20th at 9:00 a.m.
Read More
Eckland & Blando Earns Naming Rights for Auditorium at Open Window Theatre
Eckland & Blando LLP is honored to have been granted the naming rights for the Auditorium at Open Window Theatre, a vibrant and growing professional theater based in the Twin Cities.
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Eckland & Blando Earns Naming Rights for Auditorium at Open Window Theatre
Eckland & Blando LLP is honored to have been granted the naming rights for the Auditorium at Open Window Theatre, a vibrant and growing professional theater based in the Twin Cities.
Read More
Eckland & Blando Featured in News Coverage over the Controversial Fufeng Project in Grand Forks, ND
The article provides further detail about an August 18, 2022 court hearing in Devil’s Lake, North Dakota, where Eckland & Blando attorneys Robert Dube and Mark Blando represent a group of petitioners who are suing the City of Grand Forks over the denial of the citizens’ right to vote over the multi-million-dollar Fufeng Project.
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Eckland & Blando is pleased to announce the addition of our newest partners, Kristin Robbins and Lara Sandberg!
Please join us in welcoming our newest partners to our firm as we continue to expand our presence and expertise across the country.
Read More
Congratulations to Our 2022 North Star Lawyers
Congratulations to firm attorneys Mark J. Blando, Daniel J. Cragg, Jared M. Reams and Robert Dube on earning the North Star Lawyers!
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Daniel J. Cragg Appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court to the Court’s Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Procedure
Congratulations to Partner Daniel J. Cragg on his appointment to the Minnesota Supreme Court’s Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Procedure!
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Samuel Blatchley Elected Director of the Maritime Law Association of the United States!
Eckland & Blando congratulates Partner Samuel P. Blatchley in his election to serve as Director of the Maritime Law Association of the United States!
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Eckland & Blando Cited in the Grand Forks Herald!
Eckland & Blando is currently representing a group of plaintiffs who are bringing suit against the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, for improperly denying their petition.
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Robby Dube Elected Vice-Chair of the Minneapolis Ethical Practices Board!
Congratulations to firm attorney Robby Dube on his appointment to the Minneapolis Ethical Practices Board, and his election to Vice-Chair of the same!
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Announcement #1 Regarding the Hire of Samuel P. Blatchley:
Eckland & Blando is pleased to announce the addition of our newest partner, Samuel P. Blatchley!
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Announce Regarding the Opening of Eckland & Blando’s New Offices
Eckland & Blando is pleased to announce the openings of our new offices in Boston and Washington, D.C.!
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2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars – Daniel J. Cragg & Jared M. Reams
We are pleased to announce that Firm Partners, Daniel J. Cragg and Jared M. Reams have once again been named 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Stars!
2020 Super Lawyers Rising Stars – Daniel J. Cragg & Jared M. Reams
We are pleased to announce that Firm Partner, Daniel J. Cragg and Associate Attorney, Jared M. Reams have been named 2020 Super Lawyers Rising Stars!
Mark J. Blando, Daniel J. Cragg, Vince C. Reuter and Jared M. Reams Recognized as North Star Lawyers
Congratulations to firm attorneys Mark J. Blando, Daniel J. Cragg, Vince C. Reuter and Jared M. Reams on earning the North Star Lawyers designation. Your commitment to providing pro bono legal services is something to be celebrated!
Read More
Events & Seminars
24th Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair
Eckland and Blando attorneys Mark Blando and Robby Dube will be presenting “The False Claims Act” at the 24th Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center on Thursday, April 20th at 9:00 a.m.
Read More
American Bar Association Public Procurement Symposium
Mark Blando of Eckland & Blando LLP will moderate a panel on “State and Local Bid Protests for Federal Practitioners” at the ABA’s Public Procurement Symposium in Austin, Texas, this Friday, October 14, 2022.
The Story of the Verdict: Strategies for Success with Bruce Rivers and Daniel Cragg Seminar
Please join Eckland and Blando LLP Partner, Daniel Cragg, who will be speaking about the $35.7 million verdict he obtained last week in Ramsey County District Court on October 5, 2022 at 1 p.m. (CST).
Sub-Contracting Opportunities Webinar
Please join Eckland & Blando LLP Partner, Mark Blando, for a complimentary webinar series covering sub-contracting! The series will uncover the top vendors within the 15 Federal Departments, sub-contracting opportunities, contracting trends for small businesses, and legal considerations for sub-contractors. This webinar will take place on Wednesday, September 7 at 11 a.m. (CDT).
Counsel for Affordable and Rural Housing Conference.
17th Annual Greater Minnesota Government Procurement Fair (Virtual)
21st Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair Virtual Training Week
Join Eckland & Blando Partner, Mark Blando, for a presentation titled “Know Your “R & R”: Responsiveness and Responsibility in Government Contracts” for the SADBOC’s 22nd Annual Procurement Fair on April 27th. During the program, he will discuss the fundamentals of contract bidding and how to avoid common mistakes to help your small business achieve success on your next government contract opportunity.
Register for free today
16th Annual Greater Minnesota Government Procurement Fair
Monday, November 16, 2020 at 8:30 AM – to – Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 4:30 PM (CST)
Jared Reams will be presenting at this event on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. on the subject Subcontracting/Teaming.