Thought Leadership
November 2021
Uncertain Future of OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) rollout of its new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID-19 vaccinations for certain private employers has been... Read more
November 2021
FMJ Litigation Team Secures Summary Judgment Victory for Sons of Norway 115 Years in the Making
Recently, the FMJ Litigation Team secured a summary judgment victory for our long-time client, Sons of Norway, which was over 115 years in the... Read more
November 2021
OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing
As you likely know, President Biden announced in mid-September a number of new federal initiatives aimed at combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other things,... Read more
November 2021
Succession Planning Webinar Part II: Developing Your Family Roadmap for Success
Join us for Succession Planning Part II: Developing Your Family Roadmap for Success – a complimentary webinar from FMJ’s Manufacturing practice group, and featuring... Read more
August 2021
Executive Insights: Employee Retention Opportunities in our Backyard – Minnesota Training Programs
Businesses are facing a tremendous problem right now and manufacturing companies have not been spared: finding and retaining good, solid workers. Companies are working... Read more
August 2021
When Litigation is the Only Option: A Case Study of Black Widow v. Disney
Recently, Scarlett Johansson, the actor of Lost in Translation and Jojo Rabbit fame, filed a complaint in California State Court against Disney, claiming that... Read more
June 2021
Executive Insights: Manufacturing Business Succession Planning
Bob Fafinski (CEO and Corporate Shareholder at FMJ) and David Ness (head of FMJ’s Trusts & Estates group) often discuss the topic of business succession planning during a webinar. They are... Read more
April 2021
The Next New Normal: Returning to the Workplace and Implementing Health, Safety, and Vaccination Plans
We have now passed the one-year mark since the first reported case of COVID-19 in Minnesota. This past year has been difficult for many... Read more
March 2021
The Newly Implemented American Rescue Plan and Its Impact on Employers and the FFCRA
There has been no shortage of news articles over the past couple of months regarding various initiatives that were originally proposed by President Biden... Read more
March 2021
Financial Institutions and Cybersecurity: A Banker’s Guide to Surviving Cyber-Attacks in 2021
Cybersecurity experts have labeled 2019 “the worst year on record” for data breaches. According to a Bitglass report, financial institutions contributed 62% of the... Read more
March 2021
Leaving ISTAT 2020: A Year of Commercial Aviation with COVID-19
The below piece was written by Kevin Johnson, the head of our Transportation & Logistics group, as he reflects on the last twelve months... Read more
February 2021
My Customer Wants to Buy a Jet: What a Lender Needs to Know to Safely Finance Aircraft
Most lenders do not deal with aircraft financing on a regular basis. Aircraft are specialty assets, no doubt, and are subject to specialized laws... Read more
February 2021
Trucking Best Practices: The Dos and Don’ts of Successful Trucking Companies
What makes a trucking company successful? Trucking can be a great opportunity for those with an entrepreneurial spirit who desire to control their own destiny... Read more
January 2021
Financial Institutions Start Accepting PPP2 Applications
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Treasury issued interim final rules (IFRs) which serve as guidance for the second round... Read more
December 2020
Mandatory FFCRA Paid Leave About to Sunset: New COVID-19 Relief Bill Provides for Expiration of Mandatory FFCRA Paid Leave with Option and Incentive If Employers Extend It on Their Own
On Sunday, December 27, 2020, the President signed into law a major piece of legislation that contained, among other things, a new COVID-19 relief... Read more