Thought Leadership
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
May 2025
Minneapolis Adds New Protections for Height, Weight, Criminal Record or History, and Housing Status in Employment
The City of Minneapolis is now one of very few jurisdictions in the country that prohibit discrimination in these areas. Read more
May 2025
Minnesota’s New Consumer Data Privacy Law: Are You Impacted?
What does your organization need to know in order to comply with this comprehensive new legal structure? Read more
May 2025
UPDATE: Minnesota’s Secure Choice Mandatory Retirement Program Will Become “Available” on or After January 1, 2026
Employers should begin preparing now to comply with the new requirements of the SCRP. Read more
April 2025
Equal Employment Opportunity: It’s (Still) the Law
Plus discussion of the current status of Affirmative Action Plans. Read more
April 2025
BREAKING: Minnesota’s First Felony Wage Theft Conviction
A painting company owner was the first conviction in state history under the Minnesota Wage Theft Prevention Act. Read more
April 2025
Minnesota Statute Banning PFAS or “FOREVER CHEMICALS” Survives Constitutional Challenge in Federal Court
As it stands now, Phase I of Minnesota's PFAS removal law is in full effect. Read more
April 2025
Minnesota’s Uniform Public Expression Protection Act Applied in Dismissal of Defamation Case
This could make it more difficult for Plaintiffs to prevail on defamation claims in Minnesota. Read more