John Byars and J.B. Heaton Win Appeal of Claim Against Investment Firm Founder Dow Kim

April 2011

Bartlit Beck lawyers John Byars and J.B. Heaton represent Karl Wachter in employment-related litigation against Dow Kim, founder of the investment firm Diamond Lake.  After Mr. Kim won a motion to dismiss, Mr. Wachter appealed to the New York Appellate Division, First Department.  The Appellate Division granted Mr. Wachter’s appeal, reinstating his claims against Mr. Kim for breach of contract and unpaid wages under the New York Labor Law.

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