Resources
June 2023
Legalized Cannabis in Minnesota – What Does This Mean for Employers?
Starting August 1, 2023, adults over the age of 21 will be allowed to possess up to two ounces of cannabis in public and... Read more
June 2023
All Minnesota Employers Will Now be Required to Provide Sick and Safe Time to Employees – What Does This Mean for Your Business?
Starting January 1, 2024, all Minnesota employers will be required to provide time off to their employees for illnesses and certain safety-related reasons under... Read more
June 2023
Minnesota Becomes the Fourth State to Ban Non-Competes
A new Minnesota statute banning non-compete provisions in nearly all employee agreements has now been signed into law. Read more
June 2023
Chambers Selects Kevin Johnson for 2023 Ranking in Aviation and Transportation!
Chambers and Partners has selected Kevin Johnson for Ranking in its 2023 Transportation: Aviation: Finance list! Read more
June 2023
Chambers USA Selects FMJ for 2023 Corporate/M&A Ranking in Minnesota!
We are excited to announce that Chambers and Partners, a leading guide for identifying the top attorneys and law firms, has selected Fafinski Mark... Read more
May 2023
Trusts & Estates Attorney Holly Hankins Joins FMJ!
We are pleased to announce the arrival of Holly Hankins at FMJ! Holly is an Associate Attorney in our Trusts & Estates practice group.... Read more
May 2023
FMJ is Hiring!
The firm is seeking a partner-level attorney and an associate-level attorney to join our busy, growing Litigation Practice Group. We have a great team,... Read more
May 2023
FMJ Congratulates Molly Novak on Her St. Thomas Law 3L Mission Award
FMJ is a proud supporter of the 3L Mission Award at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis. This year’s amazing... Read more
April 2023
Q1 Transactions – 2023 is off to a Great Start for FMJ!
FMJ is off to a great start in 2023! Our Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, Banking & Financial Institutions, and General Corporate & Business practice groups have handled... Read more
March 2023
Top Five Contract Strategies to Consider Right Now
Many of our business clients, including manufacturers, are looking ahead and strategizing for a potential economic downturn. If the economy declines, there are a... Read more
March 2023
When to Revisit Your Estate Plan – Things to Consider Every Year
There are a number of life events that trigger a need to revisit or update an estate plan. The following is a checklist of... Read more
March 2023
So, You Want to Host a Major Sporting Event?
With the men’s and women’s college basketball seasons reaching their apex, and national champions soon to be crowned, many sports fans may be surprised... Read more
March 2023
Congratulations to Our Attorneys of the Year!
Several FMJ attorneys were recently recognized by Minnesota Lawyer Magazine as Attorneys of the Year for 2022. Donald Chance Mark, Jr., David Runck, and... Read more
March 2023
Legislation Watch: There Could be Major Employment Law Changes on the Horizon – What do Employers Need to Know?
FMJ’s HR & Employment and Litigation Practice Groups are monitoring a number of potential changes in employment laws, rules, and regulations. While all of the... Read more
March 2023
Pay Transparency is Not Going Anywhere: Here is What Employers Need to Know
Until recently, no one talked about their pay, and discussing wages and pay amounts was actually forbidden in a number of workplaces. Those days... Read more