When I decided to apply for a Summer Associate position at Bousquet Holstein I had several reasons for my decision. I wanted to experience living in the Syracuse area for the first time. I wanted to experience what it would be like working at an office with many attorneys who specialized in very different practice Read More »
New York State Minimum Wage Changes: What Employees and Employers Need to Know Before 2027 For many New York employers, annual minimum wage increases are more than just a compliance issue. They affect payroll costs, budgeting, hiring decisions, employee retention, and long-term business planning. For employees, it represents their very livelihood, leaving them dependent on Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to share that attorney Rosemary F. Lepaine has appointed 5th Judicial District Representative of the New York State Bar Association. With this appointment, she also sits on the Family Law Section Executive Committee and the sections membership committee. Rosemary Lepiane concentrates her practice in family court and matrimonial law, representing clients in Read More »
July 26, 2026, marks the 36th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA. About the Americans with Disabilities Act July 26 marks the 36th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA. This landmark civil rights legislation improves the lives of all Americans, not just people Read More »
A Client Guide to Maximizing the New York Estate Tax Exemption and Avoiding the "Cliff" 1. New York's Estate Tax Works Differently Unlike the federal system, New York does not allow portability of the estate tax exemption between spouses. This means that when the first spouse dies, any portion of that spouse’s New York Basic Exclusion Amount ("BEA") that is unused is lost forever. Read More »
As we recognize LGBTQ+ Pride Month, it is important to reflect not only on progress, but also on the legal uncertainties that may lie ahead. For LGBTQ+ individuals and families, estate planning remains one of the most effective tools to ensure that personal relationships, financial interests, and healthcare decisions are respected regardless of future shifts Read More »
This week on Immigration Watch, we’ll be covering the purge of immigration judges and increased deportation speeds, the destabilizing immigration crackdown policies under the Trump Administration, lawsuits for courthouse arrests, and the H-1B backlog abroad. The Purge of Immigration Judges and Increased Deportation Speed A recent New York Times investigation finds the Trump Administration has Read More »
This week on Immigration Watch, we’re debriefing the major shifts in the H-1B visa system, the confirmation of a new DHS Secretary, and a Supreme Court case that could reshape birthright citizenship in the United States. More Uncertainty Surrounding H-1B Visas Significant changes to the H-1B visa program are beginning to reshape how skilled foreign Read More »
This week, we examine the removal of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, a federal court ruling limiting the Trump Administration’s use of third-country deportations, and increased travel advisories amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. These developments reflect ongoing shifts in immigration enforcement, legal constraints on executive authority, and growing global conditions affecting mobility and consular Read More »
Immigration policy is shaping more than border statistics. It is also influencing labor market dynamics, broader economic conditions, and contributing to a notable increase in scams targeting immigrant communities. These developments highlight the far-reaching impact of immigration policy beyond enforcement, affecting employers, workers, and vulnerable populations alike. Immigration Policy and the U.S. Labor Market Recent Read More »