We are facing a rapidly changing environment. The challenges affect every aspect of life and every member of our communities. We have set up this webpage to provide up-to-date information on legal matters as well as health, financial, tax and business resources, as well as CARES Act information, that may be useful to you in handling your Read More »
On January 21, 2022, the Biden Administration announced several agency actions to attract and retain international science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) talent. Attracting STEM talent is one of the administration's key strategies for U.S. technological and economic global competitiveness. The administration set forth new policies to provide clearer and more predictable pathways for international Read More »
What Is It? The New York Health and Essential Rights Act ("NY HERO Act"), enacted in May 2021, requires employers to establish new health and safety measures regarding airborne infectious diseases. The Act also gives the New York State Department of Labor ("NYSDOL") authority to develop minimum standards for employers to follow to help prevent Read More »
Each year the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Onondaga County (VLP) recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions in providing pro bono legal services. This year, Bousquet Holstein is being honored as a Pro Bono Champion award winner for their work in response to COVID-19, especially stepping up to help local small businesses and responding to other COVID-19 VLP 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 »
The drone industry has proliferated recently and is expected to see continued exponential growth in the next several years. Experts estimate that close to 1 million drone units, also known as small, unmanned aerial vehicles (or UAVs for short), were purchased during the 2015 holiday season alone. This expansion has led to creative, expanded use of Read More »
On November 8, 2021, Governor Hochul signed Senate Bill S2628, which requires employers to notify employees when the employer is monitoring or otherwise intercepting the employee's electronic communications. These new notice requirements become effective on May 7, 2022. Requirements S2628 amends § 52-c of the New York Civil Rights Law (the "Amendment") to include the Read More »
As schools and colleges break for summer and vacation season gets into full swing, short-term rentals – offered on popular platforms like Airbnb and VRBO – are often a prime topic of discussion. Short-term rentals are not new. But they are consistently the subject of debate of local municipalities – some residents preferring the extra Read More »
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 »
One of the first decisions a couple must make when facing a divorce, is what kind of process to use – mediation, collaboration, or litigation. Litigated divorces are known to be lengthy, costly, and stressful. While that may be the only route for some, others may prefer a less combative approach, especially when there Read More »