Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce that Rosemary F. Lepiane has joined the firm as an attorney in the Divorce and Family Law Practice Group. Prior to joining Bousquet Holstein, Rosemary served clients at her own law firm for 10 years. At Bousquet Holstein she will work on civil matters with a focus on family court, divorce litigation and resolution. She Read More »
In mid-May, the United States Trade Representative ("USTR") published a proposal to impose additional 25% tariffs on approximately $300 billion worth of goods imported from China ("List 4"), pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. List 4 covers 3,805 full and partial tariff subheadings ranging from agricultural products to manufactured goods. A Read More »
Ryan Suser, a Member and Litigation Attorney in the firm's Matrimonial and Family Law Practice, obtained a dismissal of a matter involving the intra-state movement of children. Following a trial and appeal in the United Kingdom, the father had relocated to California and filed a new custody matter there. The mother, in possession of the Read More »
Ryan Suser, a Member and Litigation Attorney in the firm's Matrimonial and Family Law Practice, obtained a dismissal of a child custody enforcement matter after two days of trial in the Onondaga County Family Court. At issue, among other things, was whether an alleged violation of a prior order by Suser's client warranted a change Read More »
Tom Taylor recently stepped down as Chair of the Upstate Medical University Council. Tom has served on the Council since his appointment in 2010 by then Governor David Patterson. During his tenure on the Council, Tom worked with the President of the University and fellow Council members to provide advice and guidance to the institution, which Read More »
Tom Taylor was recently selected to participate in the first international conference to establish a New Generations international exchange program for young professionals. The event, sponsored by Rotary International, was held in Frankfort Germany. The purpose of the New Generations exchange is to develop an international protocol which permits a young professional (18-30) to see Read More »
On March 31, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the State Legislature passed the $175 billion FY 2020 budget (the "Budget") for the state of New York. Real estate related highlights from the budget include: Permanent 2% Property Tax Cap: The inclusion of the permanent 2% property tax cap in the FY 2020 Budget will Read More »
Gray market goods can pose a significant threat to a U.S. company's reputation, customer goodwill, revenues, and, ultimately, profits. The risk is particularly acute for brand owners who sell high-end products, such as industrial and commercial machinery, cars, consumer electronics, jewelry, perfume, and designer clothing. For these and other companies, an awareness of gray goods Read More »
Ryan Suser, a Member and Litigation Attorney in the firm's Matrimonial and Family Law Practice, successfully obtained an emergency stay in a matter involving the intra-state movement of children. Suser's client relocated with the children to another state, alleging domestic violence. A New York Family Court ordered that she return to this State. Suser brought Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce it has opened an office in Ithaca. Having a physical presence allows the firm to better serve its client base in Ithaca and the Finger Lakes Region. The new office is now open on the third floor at 121 East Seneca St. Legal services offered from the Ithaca location include Read More »