We know that Trump is appealing the guilty verdict. Does Carroll currently have access to the money awarded? If so, what's to prevent her from spending a great deal of it now before the appeal process concludes?
No money yet.
I believe NY State has a rigorous appeal rule that requires the losing party to post a bond equal to the entire award amount and pay interest on it while the appeals process goes on. I don’t believe she gets anything until the appeals are finished.
Exactly.
It would have to be on a commission basis to a lawyer team I’d expect.