Emily Saul is a Litigation Reporter for the New York Law Journal, covering New York's downstate courts. She can be reached via email at [email protected] or on Twitter @emily_saul_
April 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Negligence Claim Over Embryo Storage Should Face Jury: NY Appeals CourtThe Appellate Division, First Department on Thursday remitted negligence claims over destroyed embryos to the trial court, but upheld the dismissal of medical malpractice claims.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
April 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Rocky Road to Selection of Full Jury for Trump TrialManhattan Assistant DA Christopher Conroy said Donald Trump—who is barred from publicly speaking about witnesses in the case—has violated the judge's gag order seven times since Tuesday.
By Emily Saul
5 minute read
April 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Speed of Trump Jury Selection Proves Merchan Is in Charge: Veteran Lawyers"You do not see the type and extent of control that Judge Merchan is exercising in every case," said one observer.
By Emily Saul
5 minute read
April 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Lawyers Make Up Two of Seven Jurors Empaneled in Trump Criminal JuryOne man is corporate counsel at Gunderson Dettmer and previously worked at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, while another is a civil litigator at Hunton Andrews Kurth.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
April 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Manhattan Prosecutors Urge Judge to Fine Trump $3,000 Over Alleged ContemptAn ADA said the ex-president—now on trial over alleged hush money payments—violated a gag order in his social media statements.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
April 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Powerhouse Duo Win Six CVA Verdicts in One Week, Totaling $157 MillionPlaintiffs counsel Kristen Gibbons Feden and Mike Della represent more than 100 survivors who filed suit against ex-doctor Stuart Copperman under the now-closed Child Victims Act.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
April 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Former Trump Org. CFO Allen Weisselberg Sentenced to 5 Months for PerjuryThe sentence followed a plea deal with the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
April 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal
NY Judge Rules Reinsurer Must Complete $227 Million AcquisitionThe decision from Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Andrea Masley, of the Commercial Division, is a win for Bermuda-based insurance holding company James River Group Holdings. James River is represented by Debevoise & Plimpton.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
April 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Lawyers for NYC Mayor Eric Adams Reject Sexual Assault Allegations in New Court PapersThe mayor is represented in the matter by Corp. Counsel – as he was a city employee at the time of the alleged assault – and Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan partner Alex Spiro.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
April 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Real Estate Investor Sues Over Alleged $45 Million EmbezzlementPlaintiff Isaac Hersko is asking a judge to impose a constructive trust to oversee five Brooklyn properties he claims were purchased with stolen funds.
By Emily Saul
1 minute read
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