Emily Saul

May 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Cohen was paid $420,000 across 12 months in 2017, he testified. The payments were falsely billed as for "legal services rendered" and would be concealed given his new role as personal attorney to the president.

By Emily Saul

8 minute read

May 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The issue arose as prosecutors wound down their case in chief. An assistant Manhattan DA said the prosecution had two more witnesses and could rest by the end of next week.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

May 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Defense denial of any affair between Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels during their opening statements immediately "pitted" Daniels' credibility against Trump's, allowing explicit testimony, the judge ruled.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

May 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The annual event, hosted by the Asian American Judges Association, honored Chief Judge Rowan Wilson, Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas, and Queens Supreme Court Justice Ushir Pandit-Durant.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

May 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, testified she wanted to sell her account of the affair to keep herself safe.

By Emily Saul

7 minute read

May 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Witnesses testified that the checks, which were used to reimburse Michael Cohen, were sent to the White House via Federal Express after Trump was elected President.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

May 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan found Donald Trump in contempt Monday, and fined him an additional $1,000 for his 10th violation. The judge warned he would not hesitate to impose jail if necessary.

By Emily Saul

5 minute read

May 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Former Trump Campaign Press Secretary Hope Hicks took the stand and told jurors media response to the "Access Hollywood" tape was so forceful it wiped news of a category four hurricane off the map.

By Emily Saul

5 minute read

May 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal

"If you're not here to play legal games, don't use the word 'extract,'" Stormy Daniels' former counsel Keith Davidson said in response to extortion insinuations.

By Emily Saul

5 minute read

May 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal

"In terms of a jurist, one could not ask for a more fair and balanced individual," one lawyer said of Justice Curtis Farber. "He is even-keeled, level-headed, unflustered by anything. He is no one's fool, and he is a strong rudder for our court system."

By Emily Saul

5 minute read