Resources
March 2020
A Tax Collector Walks into a Hangar: Minimizing State Sales and Use Taxes When Purchasing an Aircraft
When planning an aircraft purchase, one key consideration is always whether you are likely to trigger transfer taxes. Transfer taxes can take many forms,... Read more
February 2020
Transportation & Logistics Attorneys Named to “Who’s Who Legal Transport” 2020 List
Robert R. Fafinski, Jr. (Shareholder & CEO) and Kevin J. Johnson (Shareholder) were named to the “Who’s Who Legal Transport” 2020 list for aviation finance.... Read more
February 2020
Do Valentine’s Day and Prenups Go Together?
Valentine’s Day – the day of love! A celebration for all couples everywhere! Many couples get engaged on this day and start planning their... Read more
February 2020
Mergers & Acquisitions Group Closed First Deal of 2020!
Our Mergers & Acquisitions group closed their first deal of 2020 this week! The group represented a decades-old bathing systems industry leader in the... Read more
January 2020
New Year – New Resolutions – New Tax Law Changes
We all make New Year’s resolutions related to various aspects of our lives on an annual basis. This year, we suggest your New Year’s... Read more
December 2019
What You and Your Business Need to Know When Prepping for 2020
2019 is nearly in the books. Businesses are busy winding up year-end obligations, people are preparing for the holidays, and decision-makers across the aviation... Read more
December 2019
FMJ Team Selected for Minnesota Lawyer’s Attorneys of the Year 2019
FMJ attorney Donald Chance Mark Jr. led a team that was selected to Minnesota Lawyer’s Attorney of the Year 2019 list for their work... Read more
November 2019
FMJ Hires HR & Employment Attorney Dedicated to Advising Businesses
We are pleased to announce that attorney Natolie Hochhausen has joined the firm as an associate in our HR & Employment practice group. Natolie’s... Read more
November 2019
Estate Tax Exemptions 2020
Federal Estate Tax Exemption As of January 1, 2020, the federal estate tax exemption amount will increase to $11.58 million, up from $11.4 million in... Read more
November 2019
Brexit’s Effect on Trademarks in the European Union
While watching late-night television hosts comment on the political circus that is Brexit, it’s easy to consider it just a respite from our own... Read more
October 2019
Keeping the Veil Closed – Which State Laws Provide Better Limited Liability Protection
FMJ was recently organizing a Minnesota limited liability for a client to buy an aircraft. During the process, the client spoke to a friend... Read more
October 2019
Limited Liability and the Business Aircraft Owner
One of the most common concerns among first-time aircraft buyers is the potential liability that comes with operating an aircraft. Certainly, the most common... Read more
October 2019
U.S. Department of Labor Final Overtime Rule to Take Effect January 1, 2020
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) just unveiled a final rule updating the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime and minimum wage exemptions for executive,... Read more
September 2019
Minnesota Supreme Court Issues Precedent-Setting Decision for FMJ Client in Nathan McGuire v. Bowlin et. al.
The Minnesota Supreme Court issued a favorable decision for FMJ client, Nathan McGuire. The Court held that a high school basketball coach is not... Read more
August 2019
Why College Students Need an Estate Plan
Soon college students will pack their boxes and cars to head off to a new and exciting year. Their brains are filled with questions... Read more