Emily Saul is a Litigation Reporter for the New York Law Journal, covering white collar crime and business courts in New York City. She can be reached via email at [email protected] or on Twitter @emily_saul_
November 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Manhattan Prosecutors Say They Will Oppose Efforts by Trump Legal Team to Dismiss CaseThe Manhattan District Attorney’s office said further proceedings before the court should be adjourned to accommodate the litigation over a defense motion to dismiss — possibly until after Donald Trump concludes his upcoming presidential term.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
November 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Steve Bannon 'We Build The Wall' Fraud Trial Pushed to February 2025The former White House strategist was originally scheduled to face trial in December in Manhattan Supreme Court on charges he defrauded donors attempting to privately finance a wall on the United States' southern border.
By Emily Saul
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November 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal
US Judge Told Archegos Founder Can't Afford What Defense Says Is 'Unjustified' $10 Billion RestitutionProsecutors have asked U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein to sentence Archegos Capital Management founder Sung Kook "Bill" Hwang to 21 years behind bars and forfeit $10 billion. But his lawyers say he's only worth $55 million now.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
November 15, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Jay Clayton, Ex-SEC Chief and Sullivan & Cromwell Lawyer, Eyed For Manhattan US Attorney's OfficeThe U.S. attorney's post would be Clayton's first as a criminal prosecutor.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
November 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Trump Nominates Ex-SEC Chief Jay Clayton to Helm Southern District of New York US Attorney's OfficeDuring his first term, the once and future president was frustrated in a bid to install Clayton—a veteran regulator and Sullivan & Cromwell partner—as top Manhattan federal prosecutor. The U.S. attorney's post would be Clayton's first as a criminal prosecutor.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
November 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Jury That Convicted Ex-Sen. Robert Menendez Accidentally Saw Improper Evidence, Prosecutors SayThe exhibits seen by the jury did not contain the full redactions ordered by the presiding judge, according to federal prosecutors..
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
November 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal
'Outstanding Cooperation': Feds Seek Leniency in Sentencing for Ex-FTX Executive Gary WangAs part of his ongoing cooperation, prosecutors say Wang has built software that will help the DOJ detect fraud.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
November 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Rudy Giuliani's Attorneys Seek Withdrawal in Debt Enforcement CaseThe motion comes less than a week after the former New York City mayor was ordered to appear in court as part of efforts to collect on a $148 million defamation judgment against him, and was threatened with civil contempt.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
November 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Judge Sets April Retrial Date in Sarah Palin Defamation Action Against NY TimesLawyers for both the former governor and the broadsheet told the judge they'd begun settlement discussions.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
November 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal
New York Judge Delays Decision on Whether to Set Aside Trump Criminal CaseThe judge's ruling delayed his decision on whether to set aside the guilty verdict.
By Emily Saul
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