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Emily Saul

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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February 07, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Mark Pomerantz 'Comfortable' His Book Won't Harm Prosecutor's Trump Probe

"I am comfortable that this book will not prejudice any investigation or prosecution of Donald Trump," Pomerantz writes in the 279-page memoir, adding he was very careful not to run afoul of grand jury secrecy requirements.

By Emily Saul

5 minute read

February 07, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Madison Square Garden Backs Off Policy Excluding Adverse Attorneys

The change in policy affects those who work for firms involved in lawsuits against Tao Group Hospitality, an umbrella company for various restaurants and nightclubs—and comes as MSGE considers selling its majority ownership in the group.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

February 06, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Judge Rejects Motion From Leon Black for Sanctions Against Wigdor Law in Civil Rape Case

"Neither side has, at this point, engaged in the type of extreme behavior required to impose sanctions," Manhattan Supreme Court Justice David Cohen wrote in his ruling. Wigdor had fired back with its own motion seeking sanctions against opposing counsel.

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2 minute read

February 03, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Mark Pomerantz Could Get Disbarred Over Trump Book: Association of Prosecuting Attorneys

If found to have violated his ethical obligations in writing "People vs. Donald Trump," veteran white collar attorney Mark Pomerantz could face penalties as serious as disbarment, criminal felony charges, and steep fines.

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4 minute read

February 03, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Schilling, Ex-Head of Buckley's NY Office and US Attorney's Civil Chief, Launches His Own Practice

The boutique law firm will be located in Midtown Manhattan and will focus on civil fraud and civil rights investigations, civil litigation, internal investigations, and monitorships.

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2 minute read

February 03, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Muriel Goode-Trufant Named as First Assistant Corp. Counsel, Office's Second-in-Command

As first assistant, Goode-Trufant acts as an legal adviser to city officials, Mayor Eric Adams, and the corporation counsel. She additionally leads the office's executive team on important operational, legal, and policy matters.

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2 minute read

February 02, 2023 | New York Law Journal

NYC Payments to Settle Police Misconduct Cases Hit 5-Year Peak

While the number of police misconduct lawsuits settling is declining, the amount paid out—$121 million in 2022—is on the rise, according to figures supplied by the Legal Aid Society.

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3 minute read

February 02, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Haggis Calls Emery Celli's Fees 'Unreasonable' in Bid to Reduce Levy in Civil Rape Case

Filmmaker Paul Haggis does not want to pay the more than $3 million in fees and costs accrued by Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel.

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4 minute read

February 01, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Sullivan & Cromwell Seeks to Quash 'Fishing Expedition' Subpoena in FTX Brand Ambassador Lawsuit

Sullivan & Cromwell say they should not have to comply with an out-of-state subpoena relating to a lawsuit against alleged FTX brand ambassadors including the retired quarterback Tom Brady.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

January 31, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Case Dropped Against Ex-Cop Amid Allegations of Prosecutorial Misconduct

Defense attorney Howard Tanner on Tuesday made a motion to dismiss the charges against his client Joseph Franco, claiming that prosecutors with the Manhattan DA's Office had failed on three separate occasions to turn over evidence.

By Emily Saul

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