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Emily Saul

Emily Saul

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_

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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 Jury

One 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 Contempt

An 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 Million

Plaintiffs 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 Perjury

The 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 Acquisition

The 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 Papers

The 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 Embezzlement

Plaintiff 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

April 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Alex Spiro Is Now Representing Eric Adams in Sexual Assault Litigation

Spiro, a partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, entered a notice of appearance on Monday in the case.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

April 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Ex-First Dept. Court Atty. Melissa Ringel Convicted of Official Misconduct Charge

Prosecutors told jurors she abused her position at the Appellate Division, First Department to obtain a financial benefit for her husband.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read