On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”), effective April 1 through December 31, 2020. The FFCRA seeks to assist employees impacted by COVID-19 and covers employers with less than 500 employees and certain public agencies. This summary is focused on the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Read More »
The Small Business Administration and U.S. Treasury Department responded to recent Congressional and media attention to businesses that received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. In public statements of Secretary Mnuchin and SBA's updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) effective as of April 29, 2020, the government clarified its approach when auditing PPP loans. A loan audit Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC today announced the establishment of its Public Finance Practice Group with the arrival of Susan R. Katzoff and Jean S. Everett, as members, and paralegal Lori L. McRobbie. Our Public Finance team focuses on representing purchasers and governmental issuers of tax-exempt bonds and general obligation bonds in New York State and advising industrial development agencies and local development Read More »
Tax disputes arise with or without careful planning. Filed tax returns can be audited and oftentimes disagreements ensue. Business operations with employees and sales taxable transactions may also create tax issues resulting in potential personal liability of the owners. Economic strains or reversals may lead to the underpayment of taxes, penalties and ultimately pressures from Read More »
Syracuse, NY, August 23, 2016—Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to announce that eight of the firm’s attorneys have been included in the 2016 issue of New York Super Lawyers – Upstate Edition. They include: David A. Holstein, Steven A. Paquette, Christine Woodcock Dettor, Paul M. Predmore, and L. Micha Ordway. In addition, Emilee Lawson Hatch, Cecelia R.S. Cannon, Natalie P. Hempson, Joshua S. Werbeck, Read More »
Rebecca is an attorney in the Immigration Practice Group. With expertise in family-based and employment-based immigration, and previous experience with labor and employment law, she can provide extensive representation to clients on issues that span a broad range of family and workplace concerns. Certified by Mediation Works Inc. and the New York Peace Institute, Rebecca's Read More »
Jana McDonald is a Member in the Syracuse office of Bousquet Holstein PLLC and serves on the firm's Board of Managers. Jana practices in the firm's Real Estate Group, representing clients in purchase, sale and lease transactions, title review, acquisition and financing due diligence, and boundary line, easement, rights of way, adverse possession, restrictive covenant, Read More »
After 67 years of practice, Bousquet Holstein is proud to announce that Sidney L. Manes has retired from the practice of law effective August 5, 2022. Sidney has been serving as Of Counsel to Bousquet Holstein since 1992. One of Syracuse’s first environmental law practitioners, Sidney has provided years of experience in local, state, and Read More »
Jeffrey Davis is counsel to the firm on residential real estate and estate planning and administration matters. Jeff works extensively at all levels of real estate from small vacant lots to high level lakefront properties. Prior to joining the firm, Jeff practiced locally at his own law office for 40 years – earning himself the Read More »
Sam joined Bousquet Holstein in 2021. She monitors associate development to ensure that attorneys are progressing along the practice area’s desired developmental trajectory. She also coordinates with the recruitment team on attorney recruiting, including lateral attorneys, entry level attorneys and summer associates. Prior to joining the firm, Sam began her legal career at Hiscock & Read More »