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 09, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Plaintiffs' Law Firm Sues Madison Square Garden, Alleging Ban Was Imposed on Its Attorneys

Greenberg Law PC sued the iconic arena—which owns several other entertainment venues in the city—saying they had received a letter barring all firm members from MSG's venues after suing the company on behalf of a client.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

December 09, 2022 | New York Law Journal

DA Bragg Names Justin McNabney as New Head of Special Victims Division

An 11-year veteran prosecutor, McNabney served as deputy chief of the Human Trafficking Response Unit beginning in 2019, and was appointed its chief earlier this year.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

December 08, 2022 | New York Law Journal

NYCLU Files Lawsuit to Dismantle Ban on Jurors With Felony Histories

The class-action lawsuit, brought by the NYCLU and the law firm Clarick Gueron Reisbaum, alleges that the state's current laws regarding jury service disproportionately bar Black men -- thereby making them underrepresented members of the jury pool.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

December 08, 2022 | New York Law Journal

'A Leader Who Really Gets Things Done': Richardson-Mendelson Has Driven a Broad Range of Court Programs

If selected, Judge Edwina Richardson-Mendelson will become the first Black woman to helm the court.

By Emily Saul

5 minute read

December 08, 2022 | New York Law Journal

'He Rose Like a Rocket': When It Comes to the State's Highest Court, LaSalle Has Been There, Done That

Second Department Presiding Judge Hector LaSalle has been credited with reducing the wait time in his court by 14 months.

By Emily Saul

5 minute read

December 06, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Five Accusers File Civil Lawsuits Against Bill Cosby, Using Adult Survivors Act

The complaint accuses the now-85-year-old of various acts of drugging and sexual abuse over the decades after he gained the women's trust by posing as a mentor who could launch their careers.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

November 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal

DOJ FCPA Chief Promises New Guidance Soon for Third-Party Messaging Apps

A U.S. Justice Department official said at a New York City Bar Association conference that he was excited by the scope and pace of international cooperation in the anti-corruption space.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

November 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Former SNL Comic Settles Lawsuit Alleging Assault of 'Superfan' Under Child Victims Act

The lawsuit, filed anonymously, was settled for an undisclosed amount, according to Manhattan Supreme Court filings.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

November 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Yonkers Man Is Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison for Anti-Asian Hate Crime

Moments before the attack, authorities say the defendant yelled an anti-Asian slur. The sentence was part of the plea deal reached by the defense team and the Westchester District Attorney's Office.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

November 28, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Manhattan DA Opens Rare State Court Trial of Alleged ISIS Recruiter

"It was important that our office play our part in the counter-terrorism struggle," said former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, who was in office when the indictment was announced. The case is unusual, as terrorism-related prosecutions are typically handled by the federal government.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read


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