Stepparents and Medical Treatment
Stepparents present an interesting issue for healthcare providers treating their minor stepchildren. Because minors, those under the age of eighteen, are deemed under New York law as incapable of consenting to their own medical treatment, providers must obtain informed consent from the minor’s parent or legal guardian before commencing treatment. See Pub. Health Law § Read More »
Employer Mandate Delayed for Mid-Sized Businesses – If Conditions are Met
The Obama Administration has provided welcome transition relief to mid-sized employers (those with 50 or more full-time employees and full-time equivalent employees ("FTEs") but less than 100 full-time employees, including FTEs, ("Mid-Sized Employers") by delaying the effective date of the "Employer Mandate" required under the Affordable Care Act. Generally, the Employer Mandate requires that most Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC has announced the finalists and winners of its 2014 "Playful in Nature" 6th Annual Photography Contest. The first place winning image was taken by ,a senior at East Syracuse MinoaHigh School. His art/photography teacher is Kim Canestrare. The Second Place winner is Elizabeth Belinski, a junior at Skaneateles High School. Her art/photo teacher is Tracy Hale. The Third Read More »