On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic as the Coronavirus rapidly spreads around the world. Employers are becoming increasingly concerned about their rights and obligations with respect to maintaining a safe workplace for their employees and complying with various federal and state labor and employment laws. This alert will provide Read More »
L. Micha Ordway, Managing Partner at Bousquet Holstein, recently presented a Tompkins County Bar Association CLE on the significant changes that have been made to the New York State Executive Law, the Labor Law, and the General Obligations Law. The focus of the presentation included changes that Governor Cuomo signed into law on August 12, Read More »
Attorneys Anna Putintseva and Rebecca Cohen were guest speakers on January 22, 2020 at a free International Startup Workshop for the international and innovation community at Syracuse University. The event was hosted by the Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars at Syracuse University Libraries. Participants learned how to: Help international students, as well as faculty and staff who work with them, understand Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce that Lisa K. Bachar has joined the law firm as Director of Human Resources. She is responsible for all human resource policy formulation, planning, organization, direction and evaluation of human resources activities. She will guide and manage the provisions of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the firm. Lisa has Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce that Colleen M . Gibbons has joined the firm's Trusts and Estates Practice Group. She participated in the Bousquet Holstein Law Student Associate Program in 2016. Colleen is a 2017 cum laude alumna of the Syracuse University College of Law, having completed curricular programs in disability law and policy and Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to welcome Colleen M. Gibbons to the firm’s Summer Associate program. A Syracuse native, Colleen is entering her third year at Syracuse University College of Law. She is interested in all areas of civil practice, and is completing curricular programs in Disability Law and Policy and Estate Planning. Colleen is an honorary member Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce that Gwen Z. Gou has joined the firm's Business Transactions and Taxation Practice Groups. Gwen participated in the Bousquet Holstein Summer Associate Program in 2013. Gwen is a graduate of Cornell Law School, where she was selected onto the External/International Moot Court Competition Team for two consecutive years and participated Read More »
Syracuse, NY – Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce that Gwen Z. Gou will be joining the firm in September as an Associate Attorney, and Michael Tyszko will be participating in the firm's Summer Associate Program. Gwen Gou will be concentrating her practice in areas of Business Law. She will be graduating from Cornell Law School in May. Gwen 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 »
On March 17, 2020, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James announced that effective immediately, the State will temporarily halt the collection of medical and student debt owed to the State and referred to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for collection from March 16, 2020 through April 15, 2020. No application is necessary Read More »