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June 2013
FMJ Case Air Wisconsin v. Hoeper Heading to United States Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court recently granted Air Wisconsin’s petition for certiorari in the case of Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp. v. Hoeper – a case... Read more
May 2013
Minnesota Business Names FMJ One of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the Second Consecutive Year
“The 100 Best” are chosen using data gathered from an anonymous employee satisfaction survey administered by an independent research group. The survey addresses areas... Read more
May 2013
New Rules of Civil Procedure for Minnesota State Courts
Beginning in July, new rules of civil procedure for Minnesota state courts will be in place, which aim to increase access to the courts.... Read more
May 2013
Senior Perspective: Untangling the Cabin Succession Mess
Developing a cabin succession plan requires forethought and long-range planning. In FMJ Trusts & Estates attorney David Ness’ latest Senior Perspective article, he outlines common... Read more
May 2013
Senior Perspective: So What’s the Problem with Probate?
Many people believe that having a last will and testament avoids probate. This, however, is a common misconception. In FMJ Trusts & Estates attorney... Read more
April 2013
Minnesota Lawyer: Joint Representation in Litigation Involving Closely Held Companies
For litigators, the decision of whom to represent can be fraught with complexity and hidden dangers. In FMJ shareholder Pat Rooney’s article, he asserts that... Read more
April 2013
Upsize Minnesota: How to Safeguard Every Company’s Intellectual Property using Trademarks
Almost all businesses today create intellectual property of some kind, whether they know it or not. In this article by FMJ IP attorney Pat Shriver,... Read more
March 2013
FMJ CEO Bob Fafinski Elected to 2016 Ryder Cup Executive Committee
Hazeltine National Golf Club, host of the 2016 Ryder Cup, announced that Bob Fafinski has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the 2016 Ryder... Read more
March 2013
Law360: 2013 Employment Law Housekeeping
Employment law audits not only help employers determine their current exposure to litigation but also assist employers in taking preventative action in areas of... Read more
March 2013
Minnesota Lawyer: Small Firms in Mix for Corporate Work
Fafinski Mark & Johnson client Snap Fitness discusses the many advantages to working with smaller law firms such as FMJ in a recent Minnesota Lawyer... Read more
February 2013
Star Tribune: New Practice Areas Propel Eden Prairie Law Firm Through Recession
FMJ CEO Bob Fafinski discusses the strategies that carried Fafinski Mark & Johnson successfully through the recession in a Star Tribune article. By adding new... Read more
November 2012
Fafinski Mark & Johnson Named Aviation Law Firm of the Year, USA for Second Consecutive Year
Fafinski Mark & Johnson has been recognized by Finance Monthly as Aviation Law Firm of the Year, USA for the second year in a... Read more
November 2012
Finance & Commerce: Top 10 Things to do Before Starting a Business
In this Finance & Commerce article, corporate attorney Pat Shriver writes about 10 things every entrepreneur should do before starting a business. “#1. Form a... Read more
November 2012
Upsize Minnesota: When Mental Health Issues Arise, Here’s how to Comply with the ADA
As more employees are diagnosed and treated for mental health disabilities such as ADHD and autism, the practical application of the ADA can be... Read more
October 2012
Training Magazine: Social Media Policy 101
The ever-changing world of social media can leave some employers unsure. FMJ HR & Employment attorney Heidi Carpenter answers some of the most pressing questions... Read more