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 »
Is a dancer’s O-1 petition approvable, even if the dancer hasn’t won any recent major competition awards?
There are times when cases presented to this office involve a dancer who has transitioned from being a highly successful competitive dancer to coach or performer. As more years pass between the dancer's last competition and the dancer's current work as a coach or performer, there may be concerns about using older results to support Read More »
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: Summary of Clean Energy Credits
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the "Act") was signed into law by President Biden last month. Below is summary of certain tax benefits for clean energy production. Extension of the PTC Extends the production tax credit (PTC), which allows energy producers to claim a credit based on electricity produced from renewable energy resources through Read More »
Bousquet Holstein Elects Five New Members
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce that attorneys Cameron T. Bernard, Georgia G. Crinnin, Laura T. Hedge, Rosemary F. Lepiane, and Michael W. Tyszko have been elected Members of the firm. Cameron T. Bernard joined the firm in 2015 and is part of the firm's Trust and Estates and Employee Benefits Practice Groups. Cameron Read More »
Aaron C. Records and Samantha Z. Kasmarek Join Bousquet Holstein PLLC
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce that Aaron C. Records and Samantha Z. Kasmarek have joined Bousquet Holstein PLLC. Aaron C. Records has joined Bousquet Holstein as an Associate Attorney in the firm’s Brownfield’s Practice Group. Aaron will guide clients in preparing and filing claims for the New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) tax credits, as well as defending their claims through Read More »
2020-2021 NYS Enacted Budget Requires Prevailing Wage on Industrial Development and Local Development Corporation Projects
Pursuant to the enacted 2020‐2021 NYS Budget (the "Budget"), covered projects undertaken by industrial development agencies ("IDAs") and local development corporations ("LDCs") will be subject to prevailing wage, effective January 1, 2022. A "Covered Project" is any construction work done under contract that is paid for in whole or in part out of public funds where the Read More »
Bousquet Holstein Attorneys Present to Professional Geologists
On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, Bousquet Holstein Attorneys Anna Putintseva and Kevin Sayles presented at the Geology Days Conference hosted by the New York State Council or Professional Geologists. In her presentation, Anna discussed practical and legal entity selection considerations and provided an overview and pros and cons of various business structures available for professional Read More »
Winery and Vineyard Succession Planning
While the vineyard is still quiet and contemplating the end of winter, now is the perfect time for New York wineries to be considering succession planning. Are there family members ready for more responsibility? Key employees you want to reward going into the next harvest season and beyond? Are you at an age where Medicaid Read More »
Bousquet Holstein Wills & Trusts Seminar
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 (or) Thursday, October 12, 2023 Two Dates Available. Presentation is the same on either date. Please join us and discover how trusts can protect your assets and secure your family's wellbeing. Whether you're just starting your estate planning journey or seeking to refine your existing plans, this seminar is a must-attend. Read More »
USCIS Introduces Online Scheduling Tool for Local Field Appointments
This summer, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expanded options for applicants and attorneys to schedule appointments online with local USCIS field offices in two significant ways. Biometric Service Appointments Can Now Be Rescheduled Online In June 2023, USCIS began allowing applicants and attorneys to reschedule most biometrics appointments (appointments for fingerprints, photograph, or Read More »