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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March 02, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Filling a 'Vacuum': Westchester DA Rocah Has Unexpected Job of Educating the Public

Rocah declined to say if she intended to pursue reelection in two years, when her term ends.

By Emily Saul

9 minute read

March 01, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Kasowitz Benson and Glenn Agre Continue Tussle Over Fees in 'High Dollar' Settlement

In their lawsuit, Kasowitz said it was entitled to 15% in legal fees from the settlement, while Glenn Agre wants 90% of the fees.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

February 28, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Attorney for Bannon's 'We Build the Wall' Group Seeks Recusal, Saying Client Is 'Zombie'

The pro-border wall group has essentially become one that attorney Justin Weddle cannot counsel, he told a judge.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

February 28, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Supervising Cashier in Brooklyn Supreme Court Stole Nearly $70,000 from Filings: Brooklyn DA

Prosecutors said the court worker allegedly processing filings and their associated fees or making the requested copies and then voiding the transactions in the court's record system.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

February 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Lawyer Accused of 'Quiet Quitting' Files Lawsuit Against Napoli Shkolnik for Harassment, Bias

Heather Palmore says she never "quiet quit," but was instead locked out of the firm's system after complaining of discrimination and harassment.

By Emily Saul

7 minute read

February 24, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Napoli Shkolnik Sues Own Attorney, Alleging 'Quiet Quitting'

The complaint says the partner used the firm to boost her own separate practice. But lawyers for the defendant said she had been preparing her own action against the firm and said the complaint was preemptive.

By Emily Saul

5 minute read

February 23, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Judges Urge Lawmakers in Albany to Codify Right to Counsel for Youth

Youth falsely confess at higher rates than adults, and often lack the capacity to realize the long-term consequences of their decisions,

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

February 22, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Task Force Finds Plea Bargaining Practices Create Less Fair Criminal Justice System

"There is a generation of defense lawyers in New York who have ended up never trying cases," said one defense lawyer.

By Emily Saul

5 minute read

February 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Lawyer for Convicted Fraudster Anna Sorokin Facing Possible Contempt, Judge Says

Disbarred lawyer Audrey Thomas has until March 1 to hand over outstanding documents relating to her former client, Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron ruled.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

February 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

1st Dept Presiding Justice Acosta to Join Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman

Acosta is set to officially begin his new role in the litigation department at Pillsbury on March 18, after he steps down as Presiding Justice on March 17.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

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