Emily Saul

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_

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April 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Prosecutors Want Trump Defense Attorney Questioned by Judge Merchan Over Conflict Allegation

A lawyer for Stormy Daniels claims Joe Tacopina should be disqualified from representing ex-President Donald Trump due to prior communications with Daniels.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

April 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Wendy Erdly, Former DFS Cybersecurity Officer, Joins Queens DA's Office as Chief of Staff

Erdly also spent time in private practice, working at Bernstein, Litowitz Berger & Grossmann and Dewey & LeBoeuf.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

April 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Employee Fired for Refusing Vaccine Sues NY State Court System, Seeking Damages, Attorney Fees

An ordained minister who was a court official sought accommodations for religious and medical reasons but his requests were ignored, the lawsuit says.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

April 14, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Suffolk County Courthouse Closed This Week Following 'Non-Criminal' Fire

There were no injuries, according to the Suffolk County Police Department, which said the blaze started around 2:40 p.m. in some bushes outside the Fifth District Court.

By Emily Saul

1 minute read

April 14, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Judge Won't Quash Subpoena in Ongoing Battle Between State Liquor Authority and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.

The SLA is seeking depositions taken as part of an unrelated Delaware case.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

April 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal

NYC Corporation Counsel Unveils 2 New Divisions on Ethics and Risk Management

The Law Department is actively hiring to staff its new ethics and compliance and risk management divisions.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

April 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'Follow the Evidence': The Bronx's Digital Forensics Laboratory Is Here to Inculpate and Exonerate

The Bronx District Attorney Office's Digital Forensics Laboratory is the first to be accredited in New York State, and only the fourth nationwide. It's led by ADA Peter Kennedy and Lab Director Selena Ley.

By Emily Saul

9 minute read

April 12, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Trump Sues Cohen Over Alleged Violations in Attorney-Client Relationship

Reached by phone for comment, Michael Cohen briefly answered before yelling "Damn it" and hanging up.

By Michael A. Mora | Emily Saul

3 minute read

April 11, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Patterson Belknap Lawsuit Over Sale of $2.3 Million Diamond Ring May Continue: Judge

The complaint alleges attorneys David Marcus and Brian Cinelli schemed with ex-Patterson Belknap client Barbara Stewart to sell off her 24.79-carat Harry Winston diamond ring in a private sale. Stewart owes Patterson Belknap more than $3.5 million in legal fees, according to the complaint.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

April 11, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Manhattan DA Brings Subpoena Fight to Federal Court, Sues House Judiciary Committee

The complaint, which was filed by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner Ted Boutrous, described Jordan's efforts as a "transparent campaign to intimidate and attack District Attorney Bragg."

By Jane Wester | Emily Saul

3 minute read

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