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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December 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'I Had a Great Run': Longtime Brooklyn Civil Administrative Judge Lawrence Knipel to Step Down

Knipel, who has served as the administrative judge for the civil term of Brooklyn Supreme Court for 12 years, will take on a commercial litigation part full time.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

December 03, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'Enough Is Enough': Trump Defense Attorneys Urge Judge to Dismiss New York 'Hush Money' Case

In a 72-page filing that cites President Joe Biden's recent pardon of his son, lawyers for Donald Trump argue that any continuation of "this failed lawfare case" will disrupt Trump's transition back to the White House.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

December 02, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Ex-CEO Michael Jeffries Sues Abercrombie, Claiming Company Must Cover Legal Fees in Sex Trafficking Case

Jeffries claims the company is beholden to an indemnification agreement that requires it cover the criminal case because he's accused of using his "power as CEO" to perpetual the alleged sexual abuse.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

November 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Judge Denies Sean Combs Third Bail Bid, Citing Community Safety

"The Court doubts the sufficiency of any conditions that place trust in Combs and individuals in his employ—like a private security detail—to follow those conditions,” Judge Arun Subramanian wrote in denying the motion.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

November 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Judge Holds New York City in Contempt Over Conditions at City Jails

The decision from U.S. District Judge Laura Swain paves the way for a federal takeover.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

November 27, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Rudy Giuliani Loses Bid to Dismiss $1.3 Million Davidoff Hutcher & Citron Suit Over Unpaid Legal Fees

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron and Robert Costello sued the embattled former Manhattan U.S. Attorney in September 2023, alleging he’d pay the firm a mere $200,000 of the $1.5 million retainer he inked in 2019.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

November 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'The Court Will Take Action': Judge Upbraids Combative Rudy Giuliani During Outburst at Hearing

The former New York City mayor exploded at U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman of the Southern District of New York after the judge cited Giuliani's former stint as U.S. attorney for the Southern District as proof he should have no trouble applying for another title to his car.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

November 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Daniel Habib to Serve as Next Attorney-in-Charge of NY Federal Defender Appeals Unit

Habib previously worked at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe and clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

By Emily Saul

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November 25, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Manhattan US Attorney Damian Williams Announces Resignation From Office

Williams said he would step down at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 13. Current Deputy U.S. Attorney Edward Kim will succeed him.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

November 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal

NY Judge Indefinitely Delays Sentencing in Trump Hush Money Case

Judge Juan Merchan of the Supreme Court of the State of New York also allowed Trump's defense team to move to dismiss the case.

By Alyssa Aquino and Emily Saul

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