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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December 19, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez Announces New Chief of Criminal Court

Joseb "Joe" Gim, who was driven into a career in law enforcement after witnessing his father getting shot in Baltimore, has served in a number of leadership position in a prosecutors' offices in and around New York City.

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December 19, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Cole Schotz Facing Lawsuit From NYC Commissioner of International Affairs

New York City Commissioner of International Affairs Edward Mermelstein is suing Am Law 200 firm Cole Schotz and one of its lawyers, claiming their bad lawyering lost him more than $6 million in a real estate deal.

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December 16, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Accused New York City Subway Shooter Indicted on Nine New Terrorism Counts

Frank James is now facing nine additional counts of terrorism and acts of violence against a mass transportation system. He was originally charged with one act of terrorism and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.

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December 16, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Billionaire Leon Black Wants Court to Sanction Wigdor Law

Leon Black is seeking sanctions against Wigdor, claiming they've failed to to their due diligence prior to filing lawsuits accusing him of rape and sexual assault.

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December 16, 2022 | New York Law Journal

New York City Settles Lawsuit Alleging Illegal Searches, Will Reform Policy

As part of the agreement, the city has updated its procedures to prohibit NYPD officers from dragging out stops in order to conduct unrelated searches.

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December 16, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Manhattan Judge Declines to Block Mayor Adams' Homeless Removal Directive

U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty said he found no need for an immediate halt on the controversial plan while litigation continues, as the initiative is in early stages.

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December 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Suffolk County Launches Virtual Jury Selection Pilot Program

The pilot program is the second in New York State, following Manhattan, which tested the same system in July.

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December 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Bragg Unveils $9 Million Grant to Address Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder Crises

The programs will be entirely voluntary. Bragg said the initiative was not a response to Mayor Eric Adams' policies.

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December 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Unsealed Records Show Trump Business Entities Were Held in Contempt and Fined in 2021

Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan found the entities in criminal contempt for their "willful failure" to comply with grand jury subpoenas and three of his own compliance orders.

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December 13, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Law Firm Sues Google to Unmask User Behind One-Star Review

Oved & Oved is seeking the information in order to take action against what it dubs the "Troll Defendant" for attempting to sully its hard-earned reputation. The firm has consistently made legal publications' "best-of" lists.

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