Anjelica Cappellino, J.D.
Anjelica Cappellino, Esq., a New York Law School alumna and psychology graduate from St. John’s University, is an accomplished attorney at Meringolo & Associates, P.C. She specializes in federal criminal defense and civil litigation, with significant experience in high-profile cases across New York’s Southern and Eastern Districts. Her notable work includes involvement in complex cases such as United States v. Joseph Merlino, related to racketeering, and U.S. v. Jimmy Cournoyer, concerning drug trafficking and criminal enterprise.
Ms. Cappellino has effectively represented clients in sentencing preparations, often achieving reduced sentences. She has also actively participated in federal civil litigation, showcasing her diverse legal skill set. Her co-authored article in the Albany Law Review on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines underscores her deep understanding of federal sentencing and its legal nuances. Cappellino's expertise in both trial and litigation marks her as a proficient attorney in federal criminal and civil law.
Johnson & Johnson’s Risperdal Behind Massive Spike in Mass Tort Litigation
There has been a huge spike in mass tort litigation due to the Johnson & Johnson medication, Risperdal, an anti-psychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders. Risperdal has been the center of litigation for years due to allegations that the drug causes breast tissue growth in young males, a condition referred to
Posted on February 21, 2017 in News
Neil Gorsuch Brings Track Record of Deference and Particularity With Expert Evidence to Supreme Court
Since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia last year, the vacancy in the United States Supreme Court has been a contentious topic of debate. With the Court essentially split, with four conservative and four liberal justices currently sitting on the bench, Justice Scalia’s successor will shift the balance of power in the nation’s highest court
Posted on March 7, 2017 in News
The Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017 – A New Role for Expert Witnesses?
Class actions may be brought for a variety of reasons, from plaintiffs who have been injured by pharmaceutical drugs, defective products, or asbestos poisoning to those non-physical injuries such as workplace discrimination. The class action mechanism is a cornerstone of American jurisprudence, allowing ordinary citizens to litigate against much larger parties and corporations that they
Posted on March 21, 2017 in News
Experts Play Key Role in Trial of Pharmacy Owner Accused of Murder After Meningitis Outbreak
Last week, Barry Cadden, the owner of a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy, was acquitted of 25 counts of second-degree murder stemming from a 2012 meningitis outbreak caused by contaminated drugs that his company had sold. The outbreak swept panic throughout the country, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that 13,000 people might have
Posted on April 4, 2017 in News
New Study Finds Decline in Medical Malpractice Claims, But Increase in Awards
A new study conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, has found that the number of medical malpractice claims paid by physicians have substantially decreased over the last two decades. However, the payout amounts on successful claims, adjusted for inflation, have increased over the years. The study, entitled “Rates
Posted on April 13, 2017 in News
Winning Strategies For Withstanding a Daubert Challenge
So you are an attorney scheduled to go to trial and you are utilizing the services of an expert witness that you carefully selected and prepared. After weeks (or months) of research and preparation, you and your expert craft a strategy to prove your case theory and hopefully reach a favorable verdict. In fact, your
Posted on April 18, 2017 in News
Are Your Headphones Listening? Class Action Alleges Bose Headphones Unlawfully Collect Customer Data
In today’s day and age, most electronics have features that can store – and potentially distribute – information about the consumer. We readily share our locations on social media, save our financial information on banking apps, bookmark our internet browsing history, and store our various usernames and passwords to our mobile devices for future use.
Posted on May 9, 2017 in Litigation Monitor & News
New Cases Transferred to Multidistrict Litigation: How Experts Can Help
Multidistrict litigation is a system designed to consolidate and efficiently process large numbers of civil cases in federal court that share common issues. The purpose of the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation is to transfer civil actions pending in various federal districts that share common questions of fact to one federal court to
Posted on May 16, 2017 in Litigation Monitor
6 Keys to Using Graphics During Expert Witness Testimony
In our increasingly technology-driven world, it is no surprise that people process information differently in comparison to prior generations. With the advent of smartphones, tablets, and more readily available Internet connections, we have the ability to obtain a nearly limitless amount of information with great ease and at rapid speed. This information is also presented
Posted on May 23, 2017 in Working with Experts
Top 15 Tips for Testifying as an Expert Witness
Testifying as an expert witness is no simple task. It takes ample skill and preparation to convey knowledge in a comprehensible way to a jury. There is also substantial time and effort expended prior to trial. Below are 15 tips for expert witnesses to consider before taking the stand.
Posted on June 16, 2017 in Resources for Experts