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 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
December 28, 2022 | New York Law Journal
New York's Adult Survivors Act Has Ushered in Dozens of Lawsuits in First Month Since Enactment, Courts ReportThe Adult Survivors Act took effect on November 24, and since then at least 47 individuals have filed lawsuits across the state under the new lookback window.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
December 28, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Manhattan Judge Allows Civil Rights Claim Against Madison Square Garden Entertainment Over Ban on Firm's Lawyers to ProceedAs part of the suit, lead-plaintiff and partner Larry Hutcher alleged MSGE was in violation of New York Arts and Cultural Affairs Law when it declined to honor his two season passes to the New York Knicks. The action also alleged that the company policy violated the firm's lawyers' civil rights.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
December 27, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Manhattan Jury Awards $23 Million in Damages for Asbestos-Related Cancer"Mr. McWilliams is just the kindest man who did everything that was expected of him," his attorney Brittany Russell of Weitz & Luxenberg said in an interview. "He went to work every day for 36 years and provided for his wife and his children. Nobody should get cancer just from going to work. I'm really grateful that the jury decided to hold Jenkins accountable for what they did."
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
December 22, 2022 | New York Law Journal
SBF Released on $250 Million Bond Following Court Appearance in ManhattanHe's facing up to 115 years behind bars if convicted on charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire, commodities and securities fraud and conspiracy to violate campaign finance laws.
By Jane Wester | Emily Saul
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