NEXT

Emily Saul

Emily Saul

Emily Saul is a Litigation Reporter for the New York Law Journal, covering New York's downstate courts. She can be reached via email at [email protected] or on Twitter @emily_saul_

Connect with this author

March 30, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Judge Dismisses Madison Square Garden's Lawsuit Against Liquor Authority

"Petitioners have not exhausted their administrative remedies," Judge Arthur Engoron stated. "They have barely begun."

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

March 29, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'Fits And Starts' Don't Spell Trouble for Manhattan Case Against Trump, Ex-Prosecutors Say

The grand jury hearing the Manhattan DA's case against ex-President Donald Trump will likely be off for much of April, as previously planned.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

March 28, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Can You Call Your Client a Liar? The Answer May Factor Into Trump 'Hush-Money' Case

Michael Cohen waived attorney-client privilege with Robert Costello, but what about a lawyer's duty of loyalty?

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

March 23, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Bragg Will Not Testify in 'Unprecedented Inquiry' From Congress

A letter from the Manhattan DA's office to House Republicans called the request "unprecedented" and lacking in Congressional jurisdiction.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

March 22, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Meet the Lawyers Set to Defend Donald Trump If He's Indicted

"This is 100 Centre—the belly of the beast. And we're more than capable of handling whatever baseless charge they decide to bring," Joe Tacopina said of the team.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

March 22, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Attorney Claims Wigdor Partner Poached Client in Abuse Case Against Columbia Gynecologist

David Gottlieb, accused of luring a client away from Anthony DiPietro, said the client switched representation for cause. DiPietro reached a settlement of more than $165 million against Columbia University and former gynecologist Robert Hadden on behalf of 147 women claiming sexual abuse.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

March 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Manhattan Judge Rejects Trump Request to Delay AG Civil Fraud Trial

Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron declared the October 2, 2023, date as "written in stone" following requests from the defendants to push back proceedings by 6 months.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

March 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A 'Soft Spot': Lawyers See Michael Cohen as Possible Liability if Trump Is Indicted

Attorneys saw a potential case as fraught with risk for Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, but said claims of selective prosecuution would likely be ineffectual.

By Emily Saul

7 minute read

March 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Discovery Reform Fueling Skyrocketing Rates of Case Dismissal: DA Bragg

In 2019, the office saw 18% of all Vehicle and Traffic Law cases dismissed. After reforms were enacted in 2020, that number rose to 44%. 2021 saw 50% dismissed. And in 2022, 51% of VTL cases were disposed of via dismissal.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

March 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Napoli Shkolnik Subpoenas Former Employers of Partner It Sued Over Alleged 'Quiet Quitting'

The subpoenas request Heather Palmore's complete personnel or employment file, all documents relating to her "position title," responsibilities, complaints, her performance reviews, her contracts with the companies, case lists, reasons for leaving the company and more.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read