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 07, 2023 | New York Law Journal
First Department Vacates Sanction Against City Attorneys for Stalling Dismissal of Wounded NYPD Officer's SuitA New York State appeals court said attorneys with the city's Law Department employed a "less than prudent litigation tactic" by delaying resolution of a lawsuit brought by an NYPD officer who says his partner shot him in the foot during a 911 call, but that the attorneys' "conduct was not so egregious as to be frivolous,"
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
December 07, 2023 | New York Law Journal
New York State Unified Court System Seeks Support Magistrates for NYC Family CourtThe position—which serves a three-year term with possible reappointment to a five-year term—pays more than $122,000 annually. The deadline to apply is Jan. 1.
By Emily Saul
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December 06, 2023 | New York Law Journal
One Year in, Litigation Persists Over $10 Million Civil Rape Judgment Against Paul HaggisA team of lawyers from Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel and Proman Law continue attempts to collect the judgment in favor of plaintiff Haleigh Breest.
By Emily Saul
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December 05, 2023 | New York Law Journal
NYS Unified Court System Seeks Permanent Stay of Arbitration Over Re-Assignment of Court Reporter Who Shook Trump's HandThe Association of Surrogate's and Supreme Court Reporters Within the City of New York (ASSCR) filed a grievance with UCS on behalf of court reporter Randy Berkowitz, whose court part assignment was changed following his interaction with Trump at his Manhattan criminal court arraignment on April 4.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
December 04, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Dominion Capital Sues Israeli Cybersecurity Company Over $3M Loan DefaultHUB Cyber Security is already facing a proposed class action in federal court, following allegations it violated securities laws.
By Emily Saul
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December 04, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Trump Lawyers Seek to Appeal Gag Orders to New York's Highest CourtTrump lawyers Clifford Robert and Michael Madaio on Monday sought permission from the First Department to appeal the revived gag orders to the state's highest court.
By Emily Saul
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December 01, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Legendary Criminal Defense Attorney Ronald Fischetti Is Dead at 87Over his storied career in the white collar criminal space, Fischetti represented mobsters, politicians, and a veritable who's who of clients – including former President Donald Trump.
By Emily Saul
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December 01, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Insurance Company Clear Blue Sues Aon, Alleging FraudThe lawsuit alleges Aon "wrongfully" used its unified platform to lure clients and reap huge profits, while allowing the company's subsidiaries to violate Bermuda licenses, breach contracts, act recklessly, and generally expose their clients to substantial risk and losses.
By Emily Saul
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November 30, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Policyholders May Recoup Attorney Fees If Insurer Fails in Contesting Duty to Indemnify"The parties do not cite, and this court has not found, any decision of the Court of Appeals or the Appellate Division discussing whether a prevailing policyholder is entitled to attorney fees when the insurer has acknowledged a duty to defend but contested the duty to indemnify," ruled Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Gerald Lebovits.
By Emily Saul
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November 30, 2023 | New York Law Journal
New York Appeals Court Reinstates Limited Gag Order in Trump Business Fraud TrialThe orders prohibit any defendants in the case from commenting on Justice Arthur Engoron's court staff and counsel from mentioning the judge's "confidential communications" with his staff.
By Emily Saul
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