Thought Leadership
December 2020
A First Look at the New Stimulus Package and the New Round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Late Monday, December 21, 2020, the Senate passed a 5,593-page bill named the “Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021” for a second round of emergency economic... Read more
December 2020
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate: Breaking Down the EEOC’s New Guidance on the COVID-19 Vaccinations and the Workplace
Last week, the U.S. saw its first administrations of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, which is the first vaccine to receive Emergency Use Authorization from... Read more
December 2020
Webinar: PPP Year-End Update – Where We’re At and Where We’re Headed
Webinar Replay Earlier this month, FMJ’s PPP Loan Application and Audit Team hosted a webinar titled PPP Year-End Update: Where We’re At and Where We’re Headed.... Read more
November 2020
SBA Seeking Approval of PPP Loan Necessity Questionnaires from the Office of Management and Budget
Under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), borrowers who received a PPP loan in excess of $2 million have known since April that their loans... Read more
November 2020
What the Election Results Mean for Your Taxes
It appears the Democrats will be taking control of the Executive Branch on January 20, 2021. This does not automatically mean your taxes will... Read more
November 2020
Manufacturing War Story: How Giants Grow Up
The below piece was written by Jim Seifert, head of our Manufacturing practice group. Last month, I told you a story about the demise of an American... Read more
October 2020
The Great Divide of 2020: How Employers Should Manage Political Conversations in the Workplace
Between the 2020 presidential election, country-wide protests and other actions taking place to promote racial equality and justice, and ever-changing policies and regulations that... Read more
October 2020
Manufacturing War Story: A Giant’s Demise
The below piece was written by Jim Seifert, head of our Manufacturing practice group. If you have been following our LinkedIn page this week, you know... Read more
September 2020
Are You Accidentally Operating an Illegal Charter?
The FAA is Watching – And You Need to Look as Well. In May of 2020, the FAA sent an information letter to pilots reminding them... Read more
August 2020
So You Are (Or You Want to Be) an Owner-Operator – Here are Five Considerations
You are thinking that the time may have come to launch your own trucking business and become an owner-operator. Maybe you have driven for... Read more
August 2020
Manufacturing: How to Continue to Build Resilient Businesses
Last week, Jim Seifert (head of FMJ’s Manufacturing practice) presented on a webinar with Choice Bank‘s, Crystal Hatcher (EVP, Chief Risk Officer). During the... Read more
July 2020
Unmasking the Mask Mandate: What Employers Need to Know to Comply with Executive Order 20-81
After much discussion and contemplation, Governor Walz announced a statewide mask mandate for indoor businesses and public indoor places. Executive Order 20-81 mandates that businesses must... Read more
July 2020
Banks: Your Customer Was Just Notified Their PPP Loan is Being Audited By the SBA – What Do You Do?
You are making your best efforts to familiarize yourself with all of the Paycheck Protection Program requirements. But, the constantly changing guidance issued by... Read more
June 2020
Will Summer 2020 Bring the Resurgence of the Pandemic? COVID-19 Preparedness Plans are Here to Stay
As the country started to open up with the return of restaurants, shopping centers, and gyms, it appeared our lives might start to return... Read more
June 2020
SBA Announces New PPP Forgiveness Application, Including a PPP EZ Forgiveness Application
The U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and the U.S. Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) announced a borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Forgiveness Application and a... Read more