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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October 05, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Manhattan Lawyers' Group Condemns Donald Trump's Verbal Attacks on Judge, Court Staff

The bar association said Trump's statements about Judge Arthur Engoron and his court staff crossed the line from free speech into harassment.

By Emily Saul

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October 04, 2023 | New York Law Journal

NY Judge: Buyers Must Pay Deferred Principal in RMBS Transactions

In a win for RMBS investors, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Andrew Borrok of the Commercial Division found that petitioners must recalculate the amount paid by trust servicers in instances involving the "clean up call" provisions.

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October 03, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'A One-In-A-Generation Talent in The Courtroom': Quinn Emanuel Partner With Celebrity Clientele Wins Over Juries With Attention to Detail, Work Ethic

At just 40-years-old, Spiro is partner and co-Chair of the Investigations, Government Enforcement & White Collar Defense Practice at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan. And he hasn't lost a case in over a decade.

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October 03, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Donald Trump Claims He Wanted a Jury in His Civil Fraud Case. Was He Entitled to One?

Donald Trump claims he was unfairly denied a jury trial in his business fraud case, and his lawyers never filed a jury demand. But observers think the law is murky enough to warrant litigation.

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October 02, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'Slow Down the Attrition': ABA Section Chair Sees Inadequate Defense Funding as a 'Real Crisis' for Entire Criminal Justice System

"That's not just a public defender problem, it's a DA problem.," ABA Criminal Justice Section Chair Tina Luongo said.

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October 02, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'I Know ... the Definition of Fraud': Engoron Kicks Off Trump Civil Fraud Trial With History Lesson

Defense attorney Alina Habba called the assets at issue 'Mona Lisa" properties—meaning they couldn't be overvalued as long as there was a prospective buyer who would pay the stated price.

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September 29, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Threats to Prosecutorial Discretion a Key Concern for Tina Luongo, the NY Lawyer in Charge of ABA's Criminal Justice Section

"The government and funders are really good at counting heads as opposed to looking at what a client needs, a holistic approach, and really paying very experienced public defenders, investigators and paralegals the salaries to keep them doing what they love to do and do best in New York," Luongo said. "And I think this is true across the country."

By Emily Saul

9 minute read

September 29, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Largest-Ever Graduating Class of Court Officers to Report for Duty on Monday

The 250 new court officers include former photographers, paralegals, police officers, and even a butcher. They are being deployed to courts in the five boroughs, as well as Long Island, Westchester and the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam and Rockland.

By Emily Saul

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