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_
September 18, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Joe Tacopina May Continue Representation of Donald Trump: JudgeStormy Daniels' attorney alleged a potential conflict, as she had previously sought advice from Tacopina's firm. But the judge declined to hold a hearing on the matter.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
September 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal
'Utterly Baseless': Trump Attorneys Argue Judge Should Toss New York AG's Sanctions MotionThe defense motion included an affidavit supporting their arguments from Leonard Austin, a retired longtime associate justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
September 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Sweetgreen Facing Allegations of Racial and Sex Discrimination at NYC LocationsSteven Arenson and Avi Mermelstein of Arenson, Dittmar & Karban represent 10 employees who allege their managers at multiple Sweetgreen locations have used racist language and engaged in sexual harassment.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
September 14, 2023 | New York Law Journal
State Appeals Court Stays Oct. 2 Trial in New York AG's Civil Case Against TrumpAssociate Justice David Friedman issued the interim ruling following oral arguments by defense counsel Christopher Kise and Clifford Robert, according to a source with knowledge of the litigation.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
September 14, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Ex-GC of Motion Picture Association Disbarred for Blackmailing Woman Into SexSteven Fabrizio was fired by the motion picture industry lobbying group in August 2019, following his arrest.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
September 14, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Robert Wise Disbarred for Aiding Sanctioned Russian OligarchThe Appellate Division, First Department granted a motion from Wise to resign from the rolls.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
September 14, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Pharmaceutical Co. Sues Insurer Over Failure to Indemnify It in Opioid LitigationHikma Pharmaceuticals claimed Lloyd's of London has breached a policy to provide coverage given proper notice.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
September 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal
$38M Verdict: Weitz & Luxenberg Triumphs Despite Smoker PlaintiffLead trial counsel Brandon Perlman credits strong expert testimony with the verdict, which found 85% liability for defendant Burnham LLC and 15% for the plaintiff.
By Emily Saul
5 minute read
September 12, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Associate Justice Phillip Hom Is History-Making Choice for Appellate Term, Second DepartmentHom is the first Asian American to sit on this bench in the Appellate Term, Second Department.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
September 12, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Manhattan Judge Indicates He May Revisit Timing of Trump's Trial Over Alleged False Business RecordsIn response to a letter from defense counsel, acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan said the parties could discuss the former president's "rapidly evolving trial schedule" at a hearing in February.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read