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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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January 04, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Grifter Behind 'Inventing Anna' Series Seeks Contempt Against Ex-Lawyer

Anna Sorokin claims Audrey Thomas – who was disbarred last year – has repeatedly failed to share crucial legal documents her current attorneys need for immigration and appeals purposes.

By Emily Saul

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January 04, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'We're Gonna Focus on the Work': Bragg Reflects on Policy Wins in Face of Critics, Left and Right

Alvin Bragg—who has just completed his first year as Manhattan's top prosecutor—confirmed for the first time that he intends to seek a second term.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

December 30, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Prosecutors Want an Above-Guidelines Sentence for Subway Shooter Frank James—Even With Guilty Plea

Should James accept responsibility and fall within Criminal History Category 1, the prosecution's guidelines advise a sentence within 382 to 447 months, or up nearly 40 years in prison. But they say they want more.

By Emily Saul

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December 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Wigdor Asks Judge to Sanction Leon Black and His Lawyers

The cross motion for sanctions follows a request earlier this month from Black's attorneys at Perry Guha, Quinn Emanuel and Estrich Golden that Wigdor face sanctions – claiming Wigdor failed to conduct proper due diligence on their client before representing her in her lawsuit against Black.

By Emily Saul

4 minute read

December 28, 2022 | New York Law Journal

New York's Adult Survivors Act Has Ushered in Dozens of Lawsuits in First Month Since Enactment, Courts Report

The Adult Survivors Act took effect on November 24, and since then at least 47 individuals have filed lawsuits across the state under the new lookback window.

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

December 28, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Manhattan Judge Allows Civil Rights Claim Against Madison Square Garden Entertainment Over Ban on Firm's Lawyers to Proceed

As part of the suit, lead-plaintiff and partner Larry Hutcher alleged MSGE was in violation of New York Arts and Cultural Affairs Law when it declined to honor his two season passes to the New York Knicks. The action also alleged that the company policy violated the firm's lawyers' civil rights.

By Emily Saul

3 minute read

December 27, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Manhattan Jury Awards $23 Million in Damages for Asbestos-Related Cancer

"Mr. McWilliams is just the kindest man who did everything that was expected of him," his attorney Brittany Russell of Weitz & Luxenberg said in an interview. "He went to work every day for 36 years and provided for his wife and his children. Nobody should get cancer just from going to work. I'm really grateful that the jury decided to hold Jenkins accountable for what they did."

By Emily Saul

2 minute read

December 22, 2022 | New York Law Journal

SBF Released on $250 Million Bond Following Court Appearance in Manhattan

He's facing up to 115 years behind bars if convicted on charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire, commodities and securities fraud and conspiracy to violate campaign finance laws.

By Jane Wester | Emily Saul

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December 21, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Madison Square Garden Entertainment's Policy Barring Plaintiffs' Lawyers From Venues Is Unlawful, Attorney Says

A spokesperson with the New York State Liquor Authority confirmed that the SLA issued a Letter of Advice to MSGE on November 29, informing the organization that, if the facts laid out in Davis' complaint are found to be accurate, MSGE was failing to meet the standards under which their license was issued.

By Emily Saul

6 minute read

December 20, 2022 | New York Law Journal

New York State Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection Doled Out Almost $10 Million in 2022

Of the 44 awards granted by the Lawyer's Fund for the final quarter of 2022, 24% reimbursed funds pocketed by two now-disbarred lawyers. Those former attorneys were Yohan Choi of Bayside and the once-prominent Manhattan real estate attorney Mitchell Kossoff.

By Emily Saul

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