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_
May 25, 2023 | New York Law Journal
'Let's Roll': May 2024 Trial Date Set for Steve Bannon in 'We Build the Wall' Fraud CaseBannon has previously pleaded "not guilty" to charges of money laundering, scheme to defraud, and conspiracy.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
May 24, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Big Law Attorneys Secure Contempt Finding Against East Hampton and $250,000 in Fees and Costs in Airport LitigationIn addition to the $250,000 fine, the town must also cover associated attorneys fees and costs associated with the contempt motion, Suffolk County Supreme Court Judge Paul Baisley Jr. ruled.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
May 24, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Accuses State Liquor Authority of Colluding With AttorneysThe SLA lodged administrative charges against MSGE in March, saying the company's ban on lawyers engaged in litigation against any MSGE-owned entity violated the terms of their liquor license.
By Emily Saul
6 minute read
May 23, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Donald Trump, in Virtual Appearance, Seethes as Merchan Sets Criminal Trial DateA muted Trump, who was calling into the hearing virtually, threw up his hands and began muttering—apparently angrily—to counsel Todd Blanche and shaking his head as trial was set for March 25, 2024.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
May 23, 2023 | New York Law Journal
In Countersuit, Wigdor Partner Accuses Adversary of Professional MisconductPartner David Gottlieb alleges Anthony DiPietro breached his fiduciary obligations to a client by trying to convince her to join a global settlement.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
May 22, 2023 | New York Law Journal
NYU Lacked Standing to Sue NYC Over Rezoning of SoHo and NoHo, Judge RulesNYU argued its rights has a property owner had been curtailed by the rezoning, but Judge Gerald Lebovits disagreed.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
May 19, 2023 | New York Law Journal
New York AG Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct of Ex-EmployeeAttorneys for the AG and her Office asked a judge to toss a lawsuit by a former employee, arguing the AG was involved in none of the alleged conduct.
By Emily Saul
5 minute read
May 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Prosecutors' Case Against Donald Trump Begins to Take Shape in New Court PapersA new filing from prosecutors reveals at least some of the charges underlying felony counts of falsifying business records.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
May 16, 2023 | New York Law Journal
New York State Bar Withdraws Motion to Force 18B Pay Hike, Citing New BudgetThe new executive budget for 2023-2024 includes $158 per hour for assigned counsel, with a cap of $10,000 compensation per case, retroactive to April 1.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
May 16, 2023 | National Law Journal
Saudi Government Used Twitter to Pursue Dissidents, According to Lawsuit Targeting BothThe case, filed under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Statute, points to repeated security failures at Twitter that allowed Saudi spies to continue to send user information to the Kingdom.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
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