Thought Leadership
November 2025
The Hidden Costs of Attrition in Agency Contracts (and How to Negotiate Them Away)
Morgan Zuehlke and Pat Shriver discuss strategies for effective agency and service contracts. Read more
October 2025
Minnesota’s Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) Program Starts January 1, 2026 – Is Your Organization Ready?
Most Minnesota employers will need to have a PFML policy in place. FMJ can help! Read more
October 2025
Still Thinking of Buying an Airplane by Year-End? Here Are Seven Things You Need to Know!
And Bonus Depreciation is available for those who qualify. Read more
September 2025
What Do Property Owners Need to Know About Minnesota’s New Real Estate Partition Law?
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 558A brings a number of changes to the real estate partition process in Minnesota. Learn how it could impact property co-owners. Read more
August 2025
Ag Supplier Receivables
It is a good time to revisit accounts receivable and strategies to secure payment for your ag supplier business. Read more
August 2025
Estate Planning for College-Bound Children
Why incapacity planning matters at age 18. Read more
July 2025
Cabin Planning Part Two: Lifetime Transfers and Alternative Ownership Options
Cabin planning tools to use during an owner's lifetime. Read more
July 2025
Breaking Down the “Big, Beautiful Bill” – What do Workers and Employers Need to Know?
John Ella looks at the employment law impact of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act. Read more
June 2025
Jury Trials in Minnesota Civil Cases: When an “Advisory” Jury Verdict May Actually Be Binding
Pat Rooney analyzes a recent case on whether parties may implicitly consent to making an advisory jury verdict binding. Read more
June 2025
More Minnesota Employment Law Changes: 2025 Legislative Session Update
Learn about changes that include employee breaks, ESST, Paid Leave, and more. Read more
June 2025
A New Era for College Sports: House v. NCAA Settlement Approved
The game has changed! Learn more about the impact on NIL, Roster Caps, Revenue Sharing, and more! Read more
June 2025
Federal Court Tackles Definition of “Solicitation” Under Minnesota Employment Law, and Finds that the Devil is in the Details
The case provides some clarity for determining when a former employee has breached their non-solicitation obligations. Read more
June 2025
FMJ Selected for Multiple 2025 Chambers and Partners Rankings!
FMJ is ranked on the USA-Minnesota Corporate/M&A list and the USA-Nationwide Aviation Transactions list! Read more
May 2025
RIP to the CTA?
The CTA, and its detailed reporting requirements, remains the law of the land. However, the government is following a nonenforcement policy that is limited... Read more
May 2025
Cabin Planning Part One: Transfer as Part of the Estate
Learn more about the ways a cabin or other property can transfer upon death of the owner. Read more