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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 31, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'The Solution to Every Problem'?: Bronx DA Darcel Clark Says the Role of Top Prosecutor Has Expanded

"The way things are working, they're looking for the DA to be the solution to every problem," Bronx DA Clark said. "And I shouldn't be. I should be the last resort, not the first resort."

By Emily Saul

8 minute read

January 31, 2023 | New York Law Journal

NYC Corporation Counsel Names Rachel Kaufman as Chief of E-Discovery

In 2022, the E-Discovery Division assisted on almost 500 active matters, according to the office. That included collecting numerous terabytes of data, processing tens of millions of files, and producing hundreds of thousands of documents.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

January 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'Proof of Concept': Islamist Cleric Convicted in Historic State Court Trial

Trevor William Forrest, aka Shaikh Abdullah el-Faisal, was the first person to face trial under New York State terror legislation passed in the wake of Sept. 11. He was convicted on all counts.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

January 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'Trump Organization' Does Not Exist, Trump's Lawyers Say in Bid to Derail James' Lawsuit

Defense counsel argues that the AG's use of the term "improperly group Defendants together, without regard to the nature or discrete legal identity of each Defendant."

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

January 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Queens DA Melinda Katz's Re-Election Campaign Has Over $1.1 Million

Challenger George Grasso—the former administrative judge for Queens County Supreme Criminal Court—has raised over $314,500 since launching his campaign in October.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

January 26, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Ruling Consolidates Zantac Lawsuits Filed in New York State Courts

The New York State Litigation Coordinating Panel on Thursday combined some 40 active cases for pre-trial litigation in New York County. Any future ranitidine-related personal injury cases filed in the state will proceed under this same action, according to the panel.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

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