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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 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NRA Hid Improper Spending by Billing Third Party: Ex-CFO

Under questioning at trial by Senior Litigation Counsel Monica Connell of the New York Attorney General's office, Wilson "Woody" Phillips said the system was set up to conceal information from prying employees.

By Emily Saul

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January 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Joe Tacopina Withdraws From Representation of Donald Trump

The Manhattan trial—which concerns allegations of falsifying business records to conceal hush-money payments during the 2016 election—could kick off as early as March.

By Emily Saul

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January 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York Court of Appeals Denies Trump Appeal of Gag Order in Civil Fraud Trial

The state's highest court denied the challenge, writing "no substantial constitutional question is directly involved."

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January 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Brooklyn-Based State Appeals Court Launches AI Task Force

"The legal profession is not immune to the rapid evolution that is taking place in the field of artificial intelligence," Presiding Justice Hector LaSalle said in a statement. "As artificial intelligence technology rapidly advances, it is imperative for the courts to be prepared."

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January 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'A Fraud On Me': Trump Tells Judge He Should Be Made Whole Over AG Fraud Suit

Donald Trump gave a surprise address to the court following defense closing arguments in his business fraud trial, alleging he should be paid damages.

By Emily Saul

8 minute read

January 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Judge Rejects Donald Trump's Request to Speak at Summations in Civil Fraud Trial

Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron on Wednesday told counsel that he would not permit Trump to speak, as defense counsel had blown numerous deadlines to agree to certain preconditions set by the judge.

By Emily Saul

6 minute read

January 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'An Unusual Lawsuit': NRA Lawyer Says Group Is Victim 'Betrayed' by Execs

NRA lawyer Sarah Rogers of Brewer Attorneys & Counselors told jurors. "Any damages you award in this case will be paid to the NRA. The government acknowledges that my client is the victim."

By Emily Saul

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January 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'Wayne's World': AG's Office Says Wayne LaPierre Ran NRA as If He Were a 'King'

In opening statements Monday, jurors heard that NRA executives violated New York not-for-profit and whistleblower laws.

By Emily Saul

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January 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York AG Seeks $370 Million From Trump Over 'Outrageous' Fraud

Summations in the civil fraud trial are scheduled for Jan. 11, with a decision from Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron set to determine the future of Trump's New York holdings.

By Emily Saul

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January 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York Sues Charter Bus Operators for $708 Million Over Migrant Transport

The complaint alleges the 17 coach companies are in violation of Section 149 of the New York Social Services Law.

By Emily Saul

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