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_
December 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Feds Chide Defense Attorney Alex Spiro for Extrajudicial Comments in NYC's Adams Case“Since the unsealing of the Indictment in this case, defense counsel has repeatedly made false public statements about the facts and evidence in this case,” prosecutors claimed of the Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan partner.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
December 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Former Top Aide to NYC Mayor Is Charged With Bribery ConspiracyIngrid Lewis-Martin, represented by Arthur Aidala, entered a plea of "not guilty." At a press conference earlier this week she said she'd been "falsely accused."
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
December 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Luigi Mangione Charged in Federal Court for Stalking, Murder and Firearms OffensesThere is a general understanding between jurisdictions that the feds proceed with their case first, said a former veteran prosecutor. “But,” he clarified, “There is no formula." Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said his office was in conversation with the Southern District of New York.
By Emily Saul
5 minute read
December 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Breon Peace, US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Announces Upcoming ResignationCarolyn Pokorny, first assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District, will step in as acting U.S. attorney on his departure.
By Emily Saul
1 minute read
December 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Luigi Mangione Indicted on Charges Including First-Degree Murder in Shooting of Health Insurance CEOManhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced the indictment of the man suspected of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
December 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal
NYC Mayor Loses Bid to Toss Bribery Count From Public Corruption CaseU.S. District Judge Dale Ho rejected defense allegations that prosecutors failed to meet the legal standards for bribery.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
December 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal
China Resident Sentenced to 2 Years for Stealing Tesla Trade SecretsFederal prosecutors in Brooklyn allege that Klaus Pflugbeil openly admitted he was selling the same equipment manufactured by Tesla.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
December 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Presidential Immunity Doesn't Block Trump's NY Criminal Prosecution, Judge RulesActing Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan declined to dismiss Trump's New York case based on presidential immunity, but still he was still considering a final motion to set aside in the interests of justice.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
December 16, 2024 | Law.com
Ben Brafman Reflects on Nearly 50 Years as a Defense AttorneyAt 76 years old, Benjamin Brafman says he’s not going anywhere and business is better than ever.
By Emily Saul
19 minute read
December 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal
US Supreme Court Declines to Review Ex-New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin's Case, Paving Way for TrialIn a petition for writ of certiorari filed in August, defense attorneys Barry Berke and Dani James of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher asked the justices to consider whether a heightened quid pro quo standard is required in bringing certain corruption cases.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
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