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Emily Saul

Emily Saul

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_

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March 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

2nd Circuit Revives Corruption Charges Against Ex-NY Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin

A unanimous three-judge panel reinstated the charges, ruling that the indictment did sufficiently demonstrate a quid pro quo between Benjamin and his late alleged co-conspirator, the real estate developer Gerald Migdol.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

March 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Jurors in Trump's Manhattan Criminal Case Will Serve Anonymously: Judge

Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan on Thursday issued a protective order, saying he found good cause to believe jurors could face harm if their identities or identifying information was not kept secret.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

March 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Former Brafman & Associates Counsel Split To Launch New Firm, Agnifilo Intrater

The new firm is led by longtime criminal defense attorneys Marc Agnifilo, Zach Intrater, and Teny Geragos.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

March 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Gag Order Ahead of Criminal Trial Is Unconstitutional, Trump Lawyers Argue

Defense lawyers argued that the restraint would effectively mute their client as a presidential candidate during a critical point in his campaign.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

March 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Trump Org CFO Allen Weisselberg Pleads Guilty to Perjury, Faces 5-Month Sentence

Under questioning by the judge, Weisselberg admitted to making knowingly false statements both under deposition and during the New York attorney general's civil fraud case about the size of Donald Trump's triplex apartment.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

February 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Trump Ordered To Pay $355 Million for 'Persistent' Fraud, Judge Rules in Civil Case

The decision by Justice Arthur Engoron also stripped Trump of his ability to serve as an officer or director of any New York corporation for three years.

By Emily Saul | Jane Wester

7 minute read

February 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Read the Decision: Judge Denies Trump Omnibus Motion, Setting Stage for Trial

Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan counsel failed to meet the burdens necessary to sustain their argument that Trump should be afforded a hearing over alleged prosecutorial targeting.

By Emily Saul

6 minute read

February 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

March 25 Is Trial Date for Manhattan Criminal Trial of Donald Trump

Trump is charged with business records fraud in connection with payments made to the adult entertainer Stormy Daniels.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

February 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Latham & Watkins Secures Win in 'Busted Deal' Litigation Over Failed Telecom Merger

Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Andrew Borrok of the commercial division also found that Telefónica had been deprived of the full $623 million final purchase price on the date of the breach, and that plaintiffs were owed around $140 million in damages.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

February 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Staten Island DA Michael McMahon Says 'Raise the Age Laws' Are Killing Borough's Youth

"Arrests are up, the number of victims is up, so how can anybody say that the law is working?" McMahon said of legislation that upped the age an individual can be prosecuted as an adult to 18. "They're arrested and immediately released without any meaningful outcomes. There's a dearth of services for these kids."

By Emily Saul

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