Resources
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
August 2019
Supreme Court Case on Registration of “Immoral or Scandalous” Trademarks
While trademarks are an essential part of our nation’s commerce and often represent a material portion of a company’s value, legal issues regarding trademarks... Read more
July 2019
Jim Seifert, Head of FMJ’s Manufacturing Practice Group, Discusses Emerging Technologies in Twin Cities Business
Head of FMJ’s Manufacturing practice, Jim Seifert, is quoted in the July edition of Twin Cities Business magazine. The article, “Everything is Interconnected” discusses... Read more
July 2019
Titled Equipment Financing: What Business Owners Need to Know
For a business owner whose primary trade tool is equipment, there is always an emphasis on having enough efficient equipment to get the job... Read more
July 2019
Estate Planning: Don’t Let the Summer Slowdown Slow You Down!
While we don’t want to admit it, we are 40 days away from Labor Day. Unfortunately, that date generally marks the end of summer... Read more
July 2019
FMJ Minnesota Super Lawyers 2019
We are proud to announce that 40% of our attorneys have been named 2019 Minnesota ‘Super Lawyers’ and ‘Rising Stars.’ Congratulations to our “Super... Read more
June 2019
What Does the Ongoing Trade War Mean for the Aviation Industry?
Trump’s Tariff Proposal Could Impact Purchasing and Maintaining Aircraft With trade talks breaking down between China and the U.S. in May, President Trump has... Read more
June 2019
Legal Alert: Minnesota’s Wage Theft Bill with New Requirements for Employers to Take Effect July 1, 2019
Governor Walz recently signed the bipartisan Jobs and Economic Development Omnibus bill, which includes wage theft protections for employees, imposes additional wage and hour... Read more
May 2019
Cabin Planning 2019
Next weekend is Minnesota’s “unofficial” start to summer as many head north to their cabins and lake homes. There are an estimated 124,000 seasonal home... Read more
May 2019
Planting & Cultivating Your Charitable Planning
Spring is finally here and the weather is getting warmer – time for spring clean-up and planting season! It seems that planting a flower... Read more