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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_

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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

March 16, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Midtown Community Court Is Set to Hear Young Adults' Desk Appearance Tickets

Those aged 18 to 25 with DATs can now appear with counsel at the community court on both Thursday and Friday, instead of waiting in criminal court for their case to be called.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

March 16, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Down to One Person, 'We Build the Wall' Non-Profit May Still Appear at Trial, Judge Says

Justice Juan Merchan said he would allow defense counsel Justin Weddle to withdraw from the case once he'd communicated a legal warning to the organization's founder and remaining director.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

March 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Former Aide Sues New York State for Mishandling of Cuomo Harassment Allegations

Charlotte Bennett is asking a court to determine New York State violated NYSHRL in the wake of her complaints against the then-Gov.

By Emily Saul

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