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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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September 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Practicing New York Attorney Found Liable for $26 Million for Exploitation of Client

Lawyer 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 Fraud

District 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 2025

U.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 Client

Attorney 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 Benches

The 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 Crash

The 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 Crimes

U.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 Indictment

Weinstein 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 Jury

The 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 Bail

Combs, also known as "Diddy," is represented by boutique criminal defense firm Agnifilo Intrater.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read