Emily Saul is a Litigation Reporter for the New York Law Journal, covering white collar crime and business courts in New York City. She can be reached via email at [email protected] or on Twitter @emily_saul_
December 20, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Bronx Judge Should Find DOC in Contempt, Order $3 Million in Fines: Legal AidThe Legal Aid Society, Brooklyn Defender Services, and Milbank are asking a judge to hold the Department of Corrections in contempt for failing to provide adequate medical care for incarcerated people. They're seeking $3 million in fines—$250 per missed medical appointment in a 9-month period this year.
By Emily Saul
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December 19, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez Announces New Chief of Criminal CourtJoseb "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.
By Emily Saul
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December 19, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Cole Schotz Facing Lawsuit From NYC Commissioner of International AffairsNew 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.
By Emily Saul
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December 16, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Accused New York City Subway Shooter Indicted on Nine New Terrorism CountsFrank 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.
By Emily Saul
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December 16, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Billionaire Leon Black Wants Court to Sanction Wigdor LawLeon 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.
By Emily Saul
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December 16, 2022 | New York Law Journal
New York City Settles Lawsuit Alleging Illegal Searches, Will Reform PolicyAs part of the agreement, the city has updated its procedures to prohibit NYPD officers from dragging out stops in order to conduct unrelated searches.
By Emily Saul
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December 16, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Manhattan Judge Declines to Block Mayor Adams' Homeless Removal DirectiveU.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.
By Emily Saul
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December 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Suffolk County Launches Virtual Jury Selection Pilot ProgramThe pilot program is the second in New York State, following Manhattan, which tested the same system in July.
By Emily Saul
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December 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Bragg Unveils $9 Million Grant to Address Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder CrisesThe programs will be entirely voluntary. Bragg said the initiative was not a response to Mayor Eric Adams' policies.
By Emily Saul
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December 14, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Unsealed Records Show Trump Business Entities Were Held in Contempt and Fined in 2021Manhattan 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.
By Emily Saul
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