Thought Leadership
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
June 2020
PPP Changes Over the Last Two Weeks, Including Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Signed into Law
Over the last two weeks, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and the U.S. Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) have been busy issuing long sought... Read more
June 2020
PPP Loan Borrowers May Consider Applying for Forgiveness as Soon as Monday, June 8
Three weeks ago, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Treasury released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application... Read more
May 2020
Waves of the Pandemic: Why Manufacturers Need to Have a Back-Up Plan
COVID-19 has been with us for only 144 days – a little less than 5 months. In that short time, we have had nearly... Read more
May 2020
Gifting Opportunities During an Economic Downturn
While the current COVID-19 environment has depressed stock prices and likely the value of many businesses, there are potential opportunities for those looking to... Read more
May 2020
SBA Releases Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application, Detailed Instructions, and Guidance
Late on Friday, May 15, 2020, more than two weeks after the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES Act) deadline passed, the U.S.... Read more