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