Emily Saul

1 day ago | law.com | Emily Saul

While the ability to maintain independence from Main Justice is being tested right now, the struggle is not new, former U.S. Attorney and Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary Jo White said Tuesday at a reception kicking off the New York City Bar’s White Collar Crime Institute. “I think it is more challenging and difficult than when I was dealing with your predecessors,” White told former acting U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon of the Southern District of New York.

1 day ago | law.com | Emily Saul

The federal judge overseeing the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs signaled on Tuesday that he intends to deny an application from news organizations that reporters be able to view footage of sexual encounters called “Freak Offs.” Prosecutors previously said they intend to admit the sexually explicit videos as evidence of Combs’ guilt and would seek to keep those videos from the public.

2 days ago | law.com | Emily Saul

The nation’s legal community is fractured in deciding how to meet this crucial moment in history but must stand together. New York Attorney General Letitia James said on Tuesday. “The American Legal Community is torn,” James said in remarks at the annual Cyrus R. Vance tribute breakfast. “Between those who want to fight and those who want to make a deal. And maybe those who are just paralyzed by fear. Or maybe those who keep their head down and hope and pray that it will all go away.”

3 days ago | law.com | Emily Saul

Breon Peace, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, has rejoined Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton as a partner and co-leader of the litigation group. “I am excited to return to Cleary and help lead its world class litigation and white collar defense practices,” said Peace, who spent nearly 20 years at the firm prior to becoming U.S. Attorney.

5 days ago | law.com | Emily Saul

Federal prosecutors believed New York City Mayor Eric Adams was lying about the location of his personal cell phone when his other devices were seized by law enforcement ahead of his now-dismissed indictment, according to newly unsealed court papers. While it was previously known that Adams allegedly locked himself out of his phone, an affidavit from March 2024 provides additional information about the electronics snafu.