Emily Saul

August 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal

"Stated plainly, Defendant's arguments are nothing more than a repetition of stale and unsubstantiated claims," the jurist wrote. "This Court now reiterates for the third time, that which should already be clear—innuendo and mischaracterizations do not a conflict create. Recusal is therefore not necessary, much less required."

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

August 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A New York judge has narrowed the claims at issue in a family dispute over control of the $2 billion real estate empire left behind by the late Sol Goldman. Goldman, who ran one of New York City's largest private real estate portfolios, died in 1987. His heirs are now battling for control.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

August 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

"The impropriety of granting Santos's request is especially clear in light of what Santos has spent the past nine months doing, namely, courting the press and ginning up the very media attention he now laments may unfairly influence jurors," prosecutors argue.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

August 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

"This case presents an extreme example of that overreach, in an area of law that demands clarity yet has become perilously muddled," reads the writ from Barry Berke, Dani James and Darren LaVerne of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

August 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In dicta, U.S. Circuit Judge Beth Robinson said the "underrepresentation of Black and Hispanic or Latino people in SDNY venires has only increased" in recent decades.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

August 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NYU sued in 2022 over a zoning variance that precluded the school from using properties in SoHo and NoHo for classrooms or dorms. In a 4-1 decision, the panel found the institution had demonstrated an injury.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

August 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

U.S. District Judge Gary Brown said an extrinsic factor "looms large in nearly every bail and sentencing determination made in this judicial district: the dangerous, barbaric conditions that have existed for some time at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn."

By Emily Saul

5 minute read

August 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Prosecutors are also seeking to introduce evidence of uncharged bad acts, including multiple lies about the former lawmaker's education and work history; a partially anonymous jury is also sought.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

August 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The decision from Manhattan Acting Supreme Court Justice Joel Cohen of the Commercial Division helps further clarify which bondholders are able to pursue legal claims.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

August 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The decision means the former U.S. Attorney will soon face collections attempts by various creditors and a resumption of litigation.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read