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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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May 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'It Takes Courage': Zayas Remarks on Judicial Service at Presentation Award Named For Late Judge

The award was presented at the annual Awards Dinner and Reception of the Network Bar Leaders on Tuesday.

By Joseph A. Zayas

7 minute read

May 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'Ridiculous': Robert Costello Denies Intimidating Michael Cohen, as Trump Trial Testimony Closes

Costello resumed the stand on Tuesday as the second and final witness in the defense's case in chief. Summations are expected on Tuesday, May 28.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

May 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'Are You Staring Me Down?' Judge Merchan Rebukes Robert Costello for Improper Decorum

The first flareup occurred less than 10 minutes after the Davidoff Hutcher & Citron partner took the stand as a defense witness in Donald J. Trump's Manhattan criminal trial.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

May 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'Admit It': Trump Defense Accuses Michael Cohen of Lying During Direct Testimony

Michael Cohen previously testified he called Trump to let him know the Stormy Daniels matter was handled. But the defense showed texts suggesting the call was actually over harassing messages from a purported 14-year-old.

By Emily Saul

5 minute read

May 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Child Victims Act Damage Awards to Survivors of Serial Abuser Surpass $500M

Attorneys Kristen Gibbons Feden and Mike Della have secured at least $533.5 million in awards against ex-doctor Stuart Copperman. They represent more than 100 plaintiffs who allege Copperman sexually abused them as children.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

May 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'Cheeto-dusted Cartoon Villain'?: Trump Defense Tries to Pierce Michael Cohen's Sober Image

Defense counsel Todd Blanche mined the disbarred lawyer's social-media output in an attempt to show that Cohen was obsessed with his ex-employer, the ex-president.

By Emily Saul

8 minute read

May 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Michael Cohen Testifies Donald Trump Approved Phony Legal Fees Payments

Cohen was paid $420,000 across 12 months in 2017, he testified. The payments were falsely billed as for "legal services rendered" and would be concealed given his new role as personal attorney to the president.

By Emily Saul

8 minute read

May 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Trump Org CFO Weisselberg Could Take Stand at Criminal Trial

The issue arose as prosecutors wound down their case in chief. An assistant Manhattan DA said the prosecution had two more witnesses and could rest by the end of next week.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

May 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Trump Defense Errors Allowed Sexual Details Into Evidence, Merchan Rules

Defense denial of any affair between Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels during their opening statements immediately "pitted" Daniels' credibility against Trump's, allowing explicit testimony, the judge ruled.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

May 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Donning the 'Dissent Chain': Asian American Judges Group Honors Judicial Leaders With Unorthodox Trophies

The annual event, hosted by the Asian American Judges Association, honored Chief Judge Rowan Wilson, Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas, and Queens Supreme Court Justice Ushir Pandit-Durant.

By Emily Saul

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