USA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Paul M “Tad” O’Connor III, Joshua D Fulop, Daniel J Koevary and Matthew B Stein Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP
Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP is headquartered in New York City and is one of the pre-eminent law firms in the USA, with approximately 250 lawyers across ten offices. The firm’s core fo- cus is commercial litigation, complemented by exceptionally strong bankruptcy/restructuring, employment litigation and real estate trans- actional practices. Kasowitz Benson Torres is known for its creative, aggressive litigators and
its willingness to take on tough cases, and has extensive trial experience in representing plain- tiffs and defendants alike in every area of liti- gation. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms and other investment firms across a wide range of industries, including fi- nancial services, technology, and real estate. The firm has successfully secured billions of dollars in awards and settlements for clients.
Authors
Paul M “Tad” O’Connor III is chair of Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP’s real estate litigation practice and is a distinguished trial and appellate litigator focusing on complex
Joshua D Fulop is a partner at Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP, where he represents employers and senior executives in all aspects of employment-related litigation and disputes, including
commercial cases. Tad represents private equity firms, financial institutions, real estate developers and owners, hotel operators, major corporations and wealthy individuals in federal and state courts around the country and before arbitration tribunals in Europe as well as the USA. He also has significant experience of handling real estate disputes related to commercial and hotel properties around the country, including the representation of hotel operators in disputes with owners. Tad and the department have received numerous recognitions and awards.
claims of discrimination and sexual harassment, enforcement of employment contracts and non-competition covenants, and tort claims. Josh also advises clients on non-competition covenants, terminations and disciplinary actions, employment and separation agreements, and investigations of alleged discrimination, as well as harassment and other employee misconduct.
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