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_
March 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Manhattan Judge Rejects Trump Request to Delay AG Civil Fraud TrialManhattan Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron declared the October 2, 2023, date as "written in stone" following requests from the defendants to push back proceedings by 6 months.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
March 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal
A 'Soft Spot': Lawyers See Michael Cohen as Possible Liability if Trump Is IndictedAttorneys saw a potential case as fraught with risk for Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, but said claims of selective prosecuution would likely be ineffectual.
By Emily Saul
7 minute read
March 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Discovery Reform Fueling Skyrocketing Rates of Case Dismissal: DA BraggIn 2019, the office saw 18% of all Vehicle and Traffic Law cases dismissed. After reforms were enacted in 2020, that number rose to 44%. 2021 saw 50% dismissed. And in 2022, 51% of VTL cases were disposed of via dismissal.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
March 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Napoli Shkolnik Subpoenas Former Employers of Partner It Sued Over Alleged 'Quiet Quitting'The subpoenas request Heather Palmore's complete personnel or employment file, all documents relating to her "position title," responsibilities, complaints, her performance reviews, her contracts with the companies, case lists, reasons for leaving the company and more.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
March 16, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Midtown Community Court Is Set to Hear Young Adults' Desk Appearance TicketsThose aged 18 to 25 with DATs can now appear with counsel at the community court on both Thursday and Friday, instead of waiting in criminal court for their case to be called.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
March 16, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Down to One Person, 'We Build the Wall' Non-Profit May Still Appear at Trial, Judge SaysJustice Juan Merchan said he would allow defense counsel Justin Weddle to withdraw from the case once he'd communicated a legal warning to the organization's founder and remaining director.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
March 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Former Aide Sues New York State for Mishandling of Cuomo Harassment AllegationsCharlotte Bennett is asking a court to determine New York State violated NYSHRL in the wake of her complaints against the then-Gov.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
March 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal
State Bar Can't Claim Harm Because Assigned Counsel Raises Are Budgeted, AG SaysState Bar Association attorney Michael Dell said the state last year made similar arguments while unsuccessfully fighting attempts to raise 18-B rates in New York City.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
March 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Settling Class Action, AllianzGI Agrees to Pay $145 Million to Harmed InvestorsNew York Supreme Court Justice Andrew Borrok approved the $145 million settlement.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
March 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal
No Lawyers, No Liquor Sales?: NY State Authority Warns Madison Square Garden OwnersNew York regulators have begun administrative proceedings that could lead to the suspension or revocation of all licenses held by the entity, which includes Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and the Beacon Theater.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
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