Ex-Kasowitz Partner Sues Firm Over Alleged Premature Termination and Withheld Compensation

On Tuesday, former Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP partner Jay Deshmukh initiated legal proceedings against his prior employer in New York state court. Deshmukh’s lawsuit alleges that the firm “deliberately” terminated his employment just weeks before he reached his one-year milestone, a move he claims was intended to withhold over half of his yearly compensation. For a detailed account, see the article on Law360.