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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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October 02, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'I Know ... the Definition of Fraud': Engoron Kicks Off Trump Civil Fraud Trial With History Lesson

Defense attorney Alina Habba called the assets at issue 'Mona Lisa" properties—meaning they couldn't be overvalued as long as there was a prospective buyer who would pay the stated price.

By Emily Saul

5 minute read

September 29, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Threats to Prosecutorial Discretion a Key Concern for Tina Luongo, the NY Lawyer in Charge of ABA's Criminal Justice Section

"The government and funders are really good at counting heads as opposed to looking at what a client needs, a holistic approach, and really paying very experienced public defenders, investigators and paralegals the salaries to keep them doing what they love to do and do best in New York," Luongo said. "And I think this is true across the country."

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9 minute read

September 29, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Largest-Ever Graduating Class of Court Officers to Report for Duty on Monday

The 250 new court officers include former photographers, paralegals, police officers, and even a butcher. They are being deployed to courts in the five boroughs, as well as Long Island, Westchester and the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam and Rockland.

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2 minute read

September 28, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Trump Business Fraud Trial to Begin Monday in Manhattan

The Appellate Division, First Department panel vacated an interim stay of the trial Thursday afternoon.

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2 minute read

September 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Remaining Counts in AG Fraud Case Against Trump Could Deal Another Severe Blow

Should the AG prevail at trial, Trump could lose control of the New York business empire that defined him prior to his presidency.

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5 minute read

September 26, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Attorney-Client Privilege Won't Help Bob Costello and Giuliani in Hunter Biden Civil Lawsuit: Observers

The complaint claims Giuliani and the Davidoff Hutcher & Citron partner – a former Giuliani lawyer – violated the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act when they allegedly misused Biden's data as part of an effort to discredit his father ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

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4 minute read

September 26, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'A Fantasy World'?: Trump Liable for Fraud in Valuing Assets in NY AG's Civil Case, Judge Rules

Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron also revoked Trump's business certificates, impacting his ability to conduct business in New York.

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5 minute read

September 25, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Brooklyn Judge Issues Novel Opinion on Admission of New DNA Testing Methods

In a first-of-its-kind ruling for New York State that has already been cited by another judge, Acting Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun found LCN and FST technologies meet the Frye standard and can be admitted at trial.

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6 minute read

September 22, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'Through the Looking Glass': AG and Trump Lawyers Spar Over Dueling Motions in $250M Fraud Case

At one point during the hearing, Kise and Engoron sparred over Kise's contention that "vast disparities are normal" in real estate. Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron responded by repeatedly slamming his fist on the bench and loudly said: "You cannot make false statements and use them in business."

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4 minute read

September 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Brooklyn DA Launches Virtual Currency Unit to Combat Crypto Fraud

The standalone unit is set to be led by Alona Katz, who is joining the Brooklyn DA's office from the Manhattan DA's office.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read