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_
September 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Practicing New York Attorney Found Liable for $26 Million for Exploitation of ClientLawyer Howard Kleinhendler, then at Wachtel Missry, was found liable for both punitive and compensatory damages for allegedly taking advantage of 92-year-old plaintiff Allan Applestein, who has Alzheimer's.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
September 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Former FTX Executive Caroline Ellison Sentenced to Two Years in Prison, $11 Billion Forfeiture for FraudDistrict Judge Lewis Kaplan said Ellison's cooperation was substantial, but could not be a literal "get out of jail free card" given the scale of the fraud.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
September 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Fraud Trial for Fintech Entrepreneur Is Pushed to 2025U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein granted Charlie Javice's request for an adjournment to allow her new lead defense counsel, Jose Baez and Ronald Sullivan, to prepare for trial.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
September 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Woman Found Guilty of Murdering Lawyer Who Dropped Her as ClientAttorney Jim Li was both a noted immigration lawyer and activist who was jailed for his role in the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. He was fatally stabbed by a client.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
September 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Appoints Seven New Judges to State Court BenchesThe new justices will serve across civil, criminal and family courts.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
September 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Manhattan Jury Awards $116 Million for Wrongful Death in 2018 East River Helicopter CrashThe award is the largest ever recorded in state history for a wrongful death claim on behalf of a single individual, according to Law.com's VerdictSearch.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
September 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal
US Judge Again Denies Bail to Sean Combs Pending Trial for Alleged Sex CrimesU.S. District Court Judge Andrew Carter said he found the government had proven that Combs posed a danger of obstructing justice and witness tampering, as well a danger to the safety of those in the community.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
September 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Harvey Weinstein Arraigned on Newly Unsealed IndictmentWeinstein pleaded "not guilty" to charges of criminal sexual act in the first degree.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
September 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Liability Over 2018 East River Helicopter Crash That Killed 5 Heads to JuryThe parents of Trevor Cadigan quickly sued Liberty Helicopters Inc., NY on Air LLC (NYON), Airbus and aircraft part services company Dart Aerospace following the death of their son and others.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
September 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Read the Indictment: Sean Combs, Charged with Racketeering and Sex Crimes, Denied BailCombs, also known as "Diddy," is represented by boutique criminal defense firm Agnifilo Intrater.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read