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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 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.

By Emily Saul

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.

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 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

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 Report

The 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 Proceed

As 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 Manhattan

He'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

4 minute read