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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 12, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Steve Bannon, Citing 'Communication Breakdown' With Defense Lawyer, Seeks New Counsel

Defense attorneys David Schoen and John Mitchell can no longer defend Steve Bannon due to "irreconcilable" differences, they told a judge Thursday.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

January 11, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'Change the Culture': Suffolk County DA Raymond Tierney Wants to Reinvent Office

"I know the landscape of Suffolk County, I know the culture of Suffolk County, and I would say in Suffolk County we're very used to doing things a certain way, and so whenever you do something different it's met with trepidation," Tierney said in an interview about his first year in office. He also confirmed that he plans to seek reelection.

By Emily Saul

5 minute read

January 06, 2023 | New York Law Journal

AG's $250 Million Lawsuit Against Trump to Continue, Judge Rules

Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron rejected the various motions to dismiss filed by defendants, just a day after he threatened sanctions against counsel for repeating arguments he'd already shut down.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

January 06, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'A Tireless Warrior for Civil Rights': Sherrilyn Ifill to Receive NYSBA's Highest Honor

She has devoted much of her career to litigating urgent civil rights issues, fighting voter suppression, and addressing inequality in education and racial discrimination with the nation's criminal justice system.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

January 06, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'My Own Fractured Reality': 'Real Housewives' Star Gets 6 1/2 Years in Prison for Telemarketing Fraud

Jennifer Shah, who starred on "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" was also ordered to provide millions in restitution to victims.

By Emily Saul

5 minute read

January 05, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Filmmaker Paul Haggis Must Pay $10 Million to Rape Victim, Judge Rules

The order, signed by Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Sabrina Kraus, entered judgment in favor of Haleigh Breest and against the award-winning filmmaker.

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2 minute read

January 04, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Grifter Behind 'Inventing Anna' Series Seeks Contempt Against Ex-Lawyer

Anna Sorokin claims Audrey Thomas – who was disbarred last year – has repeatedly failed to share crucial legal documents her current attorneys need for immigration and appeals purposes.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

January 04, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'We're Gonna Focus on the Work': Bragg Reflects on Policy Wins in Face of Critics, Left and Right

Alvin Bragg—who has just completed his first year as Manhattan's top prosecutor—confirmed for the first time that he intends to seek a second term.

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4 minute read

December 30, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Prosecutors Want an Above-Guidelines Sentence for Subway Shooter Frank James—Even With Guilty Plea

Should James accept responsibility and fall within Criminal History Category 1, the prosecution's guidelines advise a sentence within 382 to 447 months, or up nearly 40 years in prison. But they say they want more.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

December 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Wigdor Asks Judge to Sanction Leon Black and His Lawyers

The cross motion for sanctions follows a request earlier this month from Black's attorneys at Perry Guha, Quinn Emanuel and Estrich Golden that Wigdor face sanctions – claiming Wigdor failed to conduct proper due diligence on their client before representing her in her lawsuit against Black.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read