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Emily Saul

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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January 26, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Disbarred Attorney Sentenced to 12 Years for Sex Crimes

The New York Law School graduate was convicted last year in a series of cold case attacks that took place between December 2014 and January 2015. He was disbarred for unrelated conduct.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

January 26, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Trader Begins Action Alleging Deutsche Bank Aided 'Malicious Prosecution'

The former Deutsche Bank trader, represented by Levine Lee, is seeking $30 million from the financial institution, alleging he was made a scapegoat.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

January 26, 2023 | New York Law Journal

State Bar Asks Judge to Force Immediate Pay Increase for Assigned Counsel

Attorney Michael Dell is asking Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Lisa Headley to grant a preliminary injunction and force the state to increase compensation for assigned counsel outside in the 57 counties outside of NYC to $164 an hour.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

January 25, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Judge Rejects Haggis' Postverdict Motions, Keeping Intact $10 Million Jury Award in Civil Rape Case

Defense attorney Priya Chaudhry argued that her client did not receive a fair trial.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

January 25, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Nassau DA Anne Donnelly Has Seen It All, From Animal Crime to Convicting a Serial Killer

"In my 32 years before election I don't think there was anything I didn't see," Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly said of her decades spent as a prosecutor in the same office before running for DA.

By Emily Saul

7 minute read

January 24, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Donald Trump Warns He'll Sue Ex-Manhattan Special Counsel Over Upcoming Book

In a strongly worded letter sent Monday, Joe Tacopina warned Mark Pomerantz he would legally "punish" him on behalf of his client for the publication of "People vs. Donald Trump."

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

January 23, 2023 | New York Law Journal

New Bill Could Block Madison Square Garden Entertainment from 'Blacklisting' Lawyers

The bill's introduction follows a series of highly publicized incidents in which lawyers at various firms have attempted to attend shows or games and been removed from the premises because someone at their firm was representing a client in litigation against MSGE.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

January 23, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Brooklyn Judge Vacates Two 1999 Murder Convictions

Kareem Mayo and Donnell Perkins spent over two decades behind bars for a murder they say they didn't commit. They were put away by a single witness who lied about his eyesight.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

January 23, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Toussaint Appointed to Lead NY Supreme Court Appellate Term, Second Department

Justice Wavny Toussaint is the first woman and person of color to hold the position.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

January 23, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'Let's Make Ourselves Worthy': NYSBA Honoree Ifill Exhorts Lawyers to Defend Profession's Integrity

"We are together bound by this thing, our adherence to the rule of law and the oath we take," Sherrilyn Ifill told those attending the NYSBA 2023 Presidential Gala. "But when that opposing counsel now makes misrepresentations to the court, lies, files frivolous claims, engages in practices that we all learned are unethical; should I shake their hand?"

By Emily Saul

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