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_
December 08, 2022 | New York Law Journal
NYCLU Files Lawsuit to Dismantle Ban on Jurors With Felony HistoriesThe class-action lawsuit, brought by the NYCLU and the law firm Clarick Gueron Reisbaum, alleges that the state's current laws regarding jury service disproportionately bar Black men -- thereby making them underrepresented members of the jury pool.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
December 08, 2022 | New York Law Journal
'A Leader Who Really Gets Things Done': Richardson-Mendelson Has Driven a Broad Range of Court ProgramsIf selected, Judge Edwina Richardson-Mendelson will become the first Black woman to helm the court.
By Emily Saul
5 minute read
December 08, 2022 | New York Law Journal
'He Rose Like a Rocket': When It Comes to the State's Highest Court, LaSalle Has Been There, Done ThatSecond Department Presiding Judge Hector LaSalle has been credited with reducing the wait time in his court by 14 months.
By Emily Saul
5 minute read
December 06, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Five Accusers File Civil Lawsuits Against Bill Cosby, Using Adult Survivors ActThe complaint accuses the now-85-year-old of various acts of drugging and sexual abuse over the decades after he gained the women's trust by posing as a mentor who could launch their careers.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
November 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal
DOJ FCPA Chief Promises New Guidance Soon for Third-Party Messaging AppsA U.S. Justice Department official said at a New York City Bar Association conference that he was excited by the scope and pace of international cooperation in the anti-corruption space.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
November 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Former SNL Comic Settles Lawsuit Alleging Assault of 'Superfan' Under Child Victims ActThe lawsuit, filed anonymously, was settled for an undisclosed amount, according to Manhattan Supreme Court filings.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
November 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Yonkers Man Is Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison for Anti-Asian Hate CrimeMoments before the attack, authorities say the defendant yelled an anti-Asian slur. The sentence was part of the plea deal reached by the defense team and the Westchester District Attorney's Office.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
November 28, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Manhattan DA Opens Rare State Court Trial of Alleged ISIS Recruiter"It was important that our office play our part in the counter-terrorism struggle," said former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, who was in office when the indictment was announced. The case is unusual, as terrorism-related prosecutions are typically handled by the federal government.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
November 28, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Ex-Hedge Fund CEO Leon Black Accused of Rape in Lawsuit Under Adult Survivor ActThe allegations, in a complaint filed by a lawyer at Wigdor LLP, stem from an encounter orchestrated by Jeffrey Epstein. The complaint also included allegations that Dechert prepared a sham report on behalf of Black.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
November 23, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Steve Bannon's Attorney Says Discovery in Criminal Case Is So Voluminous That He Can't Defend His ClientProsecutors have described the amount of discovery materials in Steve Bannon's money laundering case as "the size of two Library of Congress print collections."
By Emily Saul
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