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_
January 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Joe Tacopina Withdraws From Representation of Donald TrumpThe Manhattan trial—which concerns allegations of falsifying business records to conceal hush-money payments during the 2016 election—could kick off as early as March.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
January 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal
New York Court of Appeals Denies Trump Appeal of Gag Order in Civil Fraud TrialThe state's highest court denied the challenge, writing "no substantial constitutional question is directly involved."
By Emily Saul
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January 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Brooklyn-Based State Appeals Court Launches AI Task Force"The legal profession is not immune to the rapid evolution that is taking place in the field of artificial intelligence," Presiding Justice Hector LaSalle said in a statement. "As artificial intelligence technology rapidly advances, it is imperative for the courts to be prepared."
By Emily Saul
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January 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal
'A Fraud On Me': Trump Tells Judge He Should Be Made Whole Over AG Fraud SuitDonald Trump gave a surprise address to the court following defense closing arguments in his business fraud trial, alleging he should be paid damages.
By Emily Saul
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January 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Judge Rejects Donald Trump's Request to Speak at Summations in Civil Fraud TrialManhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron on Wednesday told counsel that he would not permit Trump to speak, as defense counsel had blown numerous deadlines to agree to certain preconditions set by the judge.
By Emily Saul
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January 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal
'An Unusual Lawsuit': NRA Lawyer Says Group Is Victim 'Betrayed' by ExecsNRA lawyer Sarah Rogers of Brewer Attorneys & Counselors told jurors. "Any damages you award in this case will be paid to the NRA. The government acknowledges that my client is the victim."
By Emily Saul
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January 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal
'Wayne's World': AG's Office Says Wayne LaPierre Ran NRA as If He Were a 'King'In opening statements Monday, jurors heard that NRA executives violated New York not-for-profit and whistleblower laws.
By Emily Saul
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January 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal
New York AG Seeks $370 Million From Trump Over 'Outrageous' FraudSummations in the civil fraud trial are scheduled for Jan. 11, with a decision from Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron set to determine the future of Trump's New York holdings.
By Emily Saul
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January 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal
New York Sues Charter Bus Operators for $708 Million Over Migrant TransportThe complaint alleges the 17 coach companies are in violation of Section 149 of the New York Social Services Law.
By Emily Saul
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January 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Cadwalader Countersues, Seeking Unpaid Bills From Ex-Clients Who Alleged Legal MalpracticeFormer clients Adam and Daniel Kaplan sued the firm and former Cadwalader partner Todd Blanche last year, alleging legal malpractice. Cadwalader and Blanche have called the suit "baseless."
By Emily Saul
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