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 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal
US Attorney Breon Peace Announces New Whistleblower Pilot ProgramThe U.S. Attorney's Office of the Eastern District of New York will offer nonprosecution agreements in exchange for new information about various crimes, including federal and state corruption, Peace said.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
September 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Defense Counsel Can't Use Unrelated Lawsuit to Impeach Expert Witness Testimony, Judge RulesManhattan Supreme Court Justice Hasa Kingo on Friday ruled that a team from Cozen O'Connor could not question medical professionals called to the stand about unrelated and unproven allegations when the case goes to trial.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
September 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Jose Baez, Ronald Sullivan Join Charlie Javice Defense Team as Lead CounselJavice, who is accused of defrauding JP Morgan $175 million during the acquisition of her fintech company, Frank, is now seeking to adjourn her impending trial.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
September 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Lisa Zornberg, Chief Counsel to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Resigns Post"I have concluded that I can no longer effectively serve in my position," she wrote Adams in a letter on Sept 14.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
September 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal
'Half the Picture': Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Claim Rulings Impeded DefenseCounsel for the fallen crypto mogul claim rulings from U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan impeded their defense.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
September 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Disbarred Lawyer Is Sentenced to Prison for Role in Deed Fraud SchemeQueens District Attorney Melinda Katz has been employing a new law to help return homes to victims of deed theft.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
September 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal
NYC Law Department Swears in New Class of Assistant Corporation CounselsThe new hires were sworn-in by New York City Acting Corporation Counsel Muriel Goode-Trufant.
By Emily Saul
1 minute read
September 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Scott Stringer's Defamation Suit Survives Motion to DismissStringer, who is again exploring a run for mayor of New York City, claims in a defamation suit that his last bid was derailed by false statements of sexual assault.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
September 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Ailing Harvey Weinstein Facing New Indictment in ManhattanThe indictment remains under seal, Assistant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg told Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Curtis Farber, and is expected to remain sealed until Weinstein appears in court for arraignment on Sept. 18.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
September 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit Deal Setbacks on Gag Order, Venue to Trump TeamThe judges dismissed the motion to lift the gag order because no constitutional issue was raised. Meanwhile the Second Circuit refused to stay an order to keep criminal business fraud case in state court.
By Brian Lee | Emily Saul
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