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July 2014
Upsize Minnesota: 10 Mistakes Owners Commonly Make, and How to Avoid Them
Do you know that The Small Business Administration estimates that half of all new businesses fail within the first five years after their creation,... Read more
June 2014
2014 Legislative Updates: Employment Law
On Mother’s Day, Governor Mark Dayton signed the Minnesota Women’s Economic Security Act (“WESA”). WESA modifies several existing laws, some of which went into... Read more
March 2014
FMJ Earns Victory for Former Golf Coach Katie Brenny in Sexual Orientation Discrimination Lawsuit
In 2010, the University of Minnesota recruited and hired FMJ’s client, Katie Brenny, to serve as the associate head coach of its women’s golf program. ... Read more
March 2014
Star Tribune: Business Forum – Court Victory is a Boost for Aviation Safety
In his latest Star Tribune article, “Court Victory is a Boost for Aviation Safety,” FMJ shareholder Donald Chance Mark, Jr. discusses our recent win at... Read more
March 2014
Upsize Minnesota: Raising Money from the Masses is Set to Get Much Easier
If you’re considering crowdfunding and need to learn more about it, this article by Fafinski Mark & Johnson shareholder Pat Shriver is a good place... Read more
March 2014
Minnesota Business Magazine Names FMJ One of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the Third Consecutive Year
Now in its third year, the “100 Best” event honors Minnesota companies that set the standard for employee well-being. “The 100 Best” are chosen... Read more
January 2014
FMJ Earns Victory at the United States Supreme Court
In June 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court granted our client’s (Air Wisconsin) petition for certiorari in the case of Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp. v.... Read more
January 2014
Enterprise Minnesota: Four Questions with Pat Shriver
Does it surprise you to know that manufacturers don’t automatically own the rights to inventions that their employees develop on the job? FMJ Intellectual... Read more
January 2014
Upsize Minnesota: Online Services Might Do for Some Basics, but Beware for Others
If you’re considering using an online legal service, this is a must-read article. People commonly wonder if they are as well protected as they... Read more
October 2013
FMJ Shareholder David Ness Debunks Estate Planning Myths
Estate planning…it’s one of those things that people tend to put off. The reasons for this vary, but tend to be based on various... Read more
September 2013
Star Tribune: Longtime Litigator’s Aviation Specialty will Land Him Before U.S. Supreme Court
In this Star Tribune article, Fafinski Mark & Johnson attorney Donald Chance Mark, Jr. is profiled. The article discusses his background and career highlights from... Read more
September 2013
FMJ Represents Snap Fitness in Acquisition of STEELE Fitness
FMJ attorney Heidi Carpenter represented Snap Fitness in its acquisition of STEELE Fitness, a Twin Cities fitness boutique. The acquisition will aid Snap Fitness in delivering... Read more
July 2013
FMJ Attorneys Named 2013 Super Lawyers
We are proud to announce that FMJ attorneys were selected as 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers. This is an honor given to only 5% of... Read more
July 2013
Star Tribune: Business Forum – Drones in Civilian Life, Useful Tools or Invasive Trouble?
In a Star Tribune article authored by FMJ Unmanned Aircraft Systems attorney Donald Chance Mark, Jr., he discusses important questions relative to drones, including: Where does the use of... Read more
July 2013
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal: New Court Rules Aim for Faster, Cheaper Litigation
In an interview with the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, FMJ attorney Donald Chance Mark, Jr. discusses new court rules and identifies the most important changes, as... Read more