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_
April 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Real Estate Investor Sues Over Alleged $45 Million EmbezzlementPlaintiff Isaac Hersko is asking a judge to impose a constructive trust to oversee five Brooklyn properties he claims were purchased with stolen funds.
By Emily Saul
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April 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Alex Spiro Is Now Representing Eric Adams in Sexual Assault LitigationSpiro, a partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, entered a notice of appearance on Monday in the case.
By Emily Saul
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April 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Ex-First Dept. Court Atty. Melissa Ringel Convicted of Official Misconduct ChargeProsecutors told jurors she abused her position at the Appellate Division, First Department to obtain a financial benefit for her husband.
By Emily Saul
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April 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal
'She Did Not Sell Her Position': Trial Closes Against Ex-Court Official Accused of Misconduct"It defies common sense and logic," defense attorney Daniel Horwitz said of the notion that Melissa Ringel would jeopardize her standing and position to net her husband $55,000. "Sometimes people make honest mistakes."
By Emily Saul
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April 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal
'I Was Not Happy': Clerk of Court Details Discovering Alleged Misconduct"If she received a call she should have transferred the call to the clerk's office," First Department Clerk of the Court Susanna Rojas said of Melissa Ringel, who prosecutors allege helped her husband's client circumvent the appellate process.
By Emily Saul
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April 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal
'Our System Is Not for Hire': Trial Opens Against Former Court Official Charged With Official MisconductProsecutors allege Melissa Ringel abused her position at the Appellate Division, First Department to benefit her husband's client. Defense counsel said she lacked the requisite intent to support the charge.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
April 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Read the Order: Merchan Extends Curb on Trump's Speech to Bar Attacks on Family Members of Judge, DAThe ruling follows a request from prosecutors last week to clarify the scope of the ruling, in the wake of online attacks by Trump against Justice Merchan's daughter and DA Alvin Bragg's wife.
By Emily Saul
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April 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Jury Awards $35M to Woman Injured by Shattering Glass DoorPlaintiff Meghan Brown was represented by Thomas Moore of Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore.
By Emily Saul
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March 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Prosecutors Accuse Trump of Violating Gag Order in Online Attacks Against Judge's DaughterTrump's lawyers say prosecutors are misinterpreting the order.
By Emily Saul
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March 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Ex-Judge and Brooklyn Pol Frank Seddio Accused of Legal Malpractice, Attempted Judicial TamperingA new lawsuit alleges Seddio, once a Surrogates Court Judge in Brooklyn, was bought into a case by Cole Schotz in an attempt to influence Manhattan Commercial Division Justice Andrew Borrok. Borrok is not accused of any wrongdoing.
By Emily Saul
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