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_
January 12, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Steve Bannon, Citing 'Communication Breakdown' With Defense Lawyer, Seeks New CounselDefense 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 RulesManhattan 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 HonorShe 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 FraudJennifer 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 RulesThe order, signed by Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Sabrina Kraus, entered judgment in favor of Haleigh Breest and against the award-winning filmmaker.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
January 04, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Grifter Behind 'Inventing Anna' Series Seeks Contempt Against Ex-LawyerAnna 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 RightAlvin 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.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
December 30, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Prosecutors Want an Above-Guidelines Sentence for Subway Shooter Frank James—Even With Guilty PleaShould 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 LawyersThe 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
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