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 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Jose Baez, Ronald Sullivan Join Charlie Javice Defense Team as Lead Counsel

Javice, 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 Defense

Counsel 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 Scheme

Queens 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 Counsels

The 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 Dismiss

Stringer, 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 Manhattan

The 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 Team

The 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

2 minute read

September 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Caroline Ellison Requests Time-Served for 'Extensive' Cooperation Against Sam Bankman-Fried

Sentencing is currently scheduled for Sept. 24 before U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan of the Southern District of New York.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

September 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Asks Judge for Case-Terminating Sanctions Over Missed Depositions in Sex Assault Lawsuit

Plaintiff Lorna Beach-Mathura most recently missed a deposition date Judge Richard Latin had ordered she attend, Adams' counsel from Quinn Emanuel stated in court papers.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

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