Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce that Cameron T. Bernard has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney and will focus his practice in Employee Benefits, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), Tax Law, and Business Transactions. Cameron served as a Law Student Associate at Bousquet Holstein in 2014. Cameron is a 2015 cum laude graduate of Syracuse University College of Read More »
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law several bills that expand protections against gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and domestic violence. This comprehensive legislation amended several New York laws that directly impact New York employers. A summary of the recent changes and how it affects employers is provided below. 1. The remedies available to Read More »
Recently I picked up on a story about bicyclist who recently won a negligence suit against a runner for injuries sustained in a collision between them. The accident occurred three years ago in Virginia. A jury awarded the bicyclist $300,000 in damages plus $55,000 of interest after determining that the runner was at fault. The Read More »
Madolyn DiCaprio - 1st PlaceKatie Tzivanis - 2nd PlaceJordan Sturgen - 3rd Place Bousquet Holstein PLLC has announced the finalists and winners of its 2015 "Beauty, Charm and Joy" 7th Annual Photography Contest. The finalists were recognized and the winners of the competition were announced at a reception at the Everson Museum of Art on October 28, 2015. Read More »
In my last post, I explained the genesis of my interest in bicycling and covered some of the unique ways in which New York law treats bicyclists. To be honest, I understated the scope of my passion for bicycling. In addition to watching just about every major pro tour race that I can find, I Read More »
Philip S. Bousquet was a recent presenting panelist at the RE3 (Remediation/Redevelopment/Results) Conference and Exposition in Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. He joined Sue Boyle, GEI Consultants; Charlie Bartsch, EPA; and Justin Kenyon, NJEDA to present on the topic of Public Funding Available to Jump Start the Remediation & Redevelopment of Impacted Properties. In addition, Phil was a panelist Read More »
Earlier this month, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California issued a decision in a case that involved an injured bicyclist. You might wonder what a run of the mill bicycling accident case is doing in federal court? Simple negligence case, right? Had to be a diversity case, right? There can't be federal Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is proud to announce that Laurence G. Bousquet, Christine Woodcock Dettor and Robert K. Weiler will be included in the 22nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© 2016. Best Lawyers in America© is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. A listing in Best Lawyers in America© is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce that eight of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the 2015 issue of New York Super Lawyers – Upstate Edition. They include: David A. Holstein, Steven A. Paquette, Christine Woodcock Dettor, Paul M. Predmore, and L. Micha Ordway. In addition, Emilee Lawson Hatch, Cecelia R.S. Cannon, and Aaron D. Frishman have been designated as Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Read More »
I have been a rabid cycling fan since I raced for my high school team in the 1980's. Yes, I do spend weeks each year watching all three grand tours on television. As a passionate cyclist and self-proclaimed fitness nut, I am happy to see that bicycle usage has increased significantly in the United States over the Read More »