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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November 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Trump Attorneys Seek Mistrial in Business Fraud Case, Alleging Court Bias

The motion argues that the "unprecedented departure from standard judicial procedure" by Engoron and his law clerk has "tainted" the proceedings, therefore warranting the mistrial.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

November 14, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Landlord Creditors Wiped Out in WeWork Collapse May Have Advantage in Bankruptcy Court

"It is very possible that there will be attempts in the bankruptcy court to pierce corporate veils," Mark Zauderer opined. "There are people who are going to be wiped out and will object."

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

November 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Protracted Litigation Over Art Inheritance Moves to NY Appeals Court

The Neumann family controls over $1 Billion in art from artists such as Pablo Picasso and Jean-Michael Basquiat. One scion alleges another unduly influenced their mother to change her will. A jury disagreed.

By Emily Saul

7 minute read

November 09, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Trump Lawyers May Present Experts in Defending AG's Business Fraud Case—But Judge Suggests Limits

The attorney general's office opposed the expert testimony, saying the experts had no relevant knowledge to the remaining issues.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

November 08, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Emails Between Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner Revealed in Court, Raising Privilege Issue

Judge Arthur Engoron ruled spousal privilege did not apply as they emailed one another about a Trump Org. deal from their respective business emails and therefore could not reasonably expect privacy.

By Emily Saul

6 minute read

November 08, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz Is Reelected by Wide Margin

Katz secured more than 67% of the vote, according to unofficial board of election results, beating back challenges from Republican/Conservative candidate Michael Mossa and retired judge and NYPD official George Grasso.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

November 08, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Anthony Parisi Becomes First Democrat Elected to Dutchess County DA in Decades

In a close race, unofficial results have 34,810 votes for Parisi, while his Republican opponent received 32,539 votes.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

November 08, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Incumbent Judges Hold On to Bench Seats in Lower Hudson Valley

New York's 9th Judicial District includes Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Dutchess counties.

By Emily Saul

1 minute read

November 07, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Discovery Stay Under Federal Securities Litigation Statute Applies in State Court as Well: First Dept.

The New York appeals court decision takes a different tack from a recent decision out of California.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

November 06, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'I Hope the Public Is Watching': Donald Trump Testy on the Witness Stand at Business Fraud Trial

"This is not a political rally, this is a case about Executive Law § 63(12)," Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron told former President Donald Trump after rambling testimony. "I don't need or want editorializing."

By Emily Saul

5 minute read

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