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.
E-Cigarette Litigation is on the Rise: Here’s How the Experts Will Weigh In
While cigarette smoking has steadily declined over the past several decades in the United States, a relatively new vice has taken its place. Electronic cigarettes (also known as e-cigarettes, personal vaporizers, or electronic nicotine delivery systems) are battery-powered devices that produce heated vapor from a liquid solution containing nicotine and other flavors. They have been
Posted on June 14, 2017 in Litigation Monitor
The Importance of Expert Witness Retainer Agreements
When an attorney retains the services of an expert, both parties should confirm the terms of their engagement in writing to avoid any misunderstandings or unforeseen circumstances down the road of litigation. Like any contract, an expert witness retainer agreement should address all the important terms in a comprehensive and clear manner, preferably divided into
Posted on June 27, 2017 in Working with Experts
Best Practices for Finding Expert Witnesses
In any case where the subject matter at issue is considered particularly complex or scientific in nature, an expert witness will be needed to effectively explain the information to the fact finder. In some instances, the services of a non-testifying expert may be used for consultative advice. Either way, finding the right expert for a
Posted on June 29, 2017 in Working with Experts
What to Wear to Court: A Guide for Expert Witnesses
So you’ve been retained as an expert witness on a case, you have consulted with the attorney, reviewed materials, drafted any necessary reports, and prepared for your court testimony. But as you get ready for your big day (or days) in court, one question still remains—what do you wear?
Posted on July 17, 2017 in Resources for Experts
Facebook’s Oculus Faces Injunction and Sales Ban of Its Virtual Reality Headset
The saga continues for Oculus VR Inc., the virtual reality startup company acquired by social media giant, Facebook, in 2014 for $2 billion. Shortly after its acquisition, video game maker, Zenimax Media, sued Facebook and Oculus, alleging that Zenimax’s former employee, John Carmack, who later became Oculus’ Chief Technology Officer, stole the company’s proprietary code
Posted on July 25, 2017 in News
The Reptile Strategy and Expert Witnesses: How to Navigate this Courtroom Chameleon
There is a relatively new trial strategy being invoked throughout courtrooms that has plaintiff attorneys tapping into jury’s basic survival instincts. The “reptile” theory gained popularity after David Ball (a jury consultant and former theatrical director) and Don Keenan (a plaintiff attorney) published a book entitled, Reptile: the 2009 Manual of the Plaintiff’s Revolution, which
Posted on August 1, 2017 in Working with Experts
Ethicon Hernia Mesh Litigation – The Next TVM?
On June 2, 2017, the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued an order centralizing pre-trial proceedings in actions against Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, Ethicon, Inc., and their Physiomesh hernia repair products. The litigation, docketed as In Re: Ethicon Physiomesh Flexible Composite Hernia Mesh Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2782, currently consists of 84
Posted on August 15, 2017 in Working with Experts
Class Action Alleges Amazon Charged Customers for Unauthorized Prime Memberships
The latest class action lawsuit against online retail giant, Amazon.com, calls into question one of the company’s biggest and most recognized draws—Amazon Prime.
Posted on August 29, 2017 in Litigation Monitor
Litigation Watch: Gastric Balloons Potentially Linked to Patient Deaths
Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that since last year, five patients have unexpectedly died after having gastric balloon weight loss devices inserted in their stomachs. The liquid-filled intragastric balloon systems are inserted through an endoscopic procedure and used to treat obesity by creating a feeling of fullness in the patient
Posted on September 5, 2017 in Working with Experts
Equifax Data Breach Draws Class Action Lawsuits: What You Need to Know
A number of proposed class actions are rapidly accruing against the credit report company, Equifax, after personal information of its 143 million U.S. consumers had been compromised by a cybersecurity breach. In a bombshell news story that hit the media earlier this month, Equifax announced that hackers perpetuated the data breach and an investigation is
Posted on September 26, 2017 in Litigation Monitor