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.
Class Actions Accelerate Against the Paycheck Protection Program
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of businesses have suffered devastating economic consequences. In response to this suffering, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), was implemented through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Act (CARES Act). This legislation was enacted into law on March 27, 2020, and administered through the Small Businesses Administration to
Posted on August 25, 2020 in COVID-19 & Litigation Monitor & News
Consolidation Request is Denied for Business Interruption Insurance Lawsuits
On August 12, 2020, the U.S. Judicial Panel for Multidistrict Litigation denied a request for consolidation of hundreds of business interruption insurance lawsuits. Business interruption insurance litigation has been steadily rising since the onset of the pandemic when many businesses turned to their insurers as operations were forced to shutter. But upon widespread denial of
Posted on September 3, 2020 in COVID-19 & Litigation Monitor & News
Expert Witness Trends: Privacy Experts Will Soon Be in Demand
Now, more than ever, people are reliant on the internet to communicate with each other and retain some level of normalcy in an uncertain time. From remote work to virtual doctor’s visits, there’s seemingly no facet of our lives that has yet to be digitized. As so much of our personal information is now online,
Posted on September 10, 2020 in News & Resources for Experts & Working with Experts
Bayer to Pay $1.6 Billion to Settle Defective Essure Contraceptive Device Lawsuits
The latest in an eventful year for Bayer Pharmaceuticals is a $1.6 billion settlement to resolve claims against its Essure contraceptive device.
Posted on September 24, 2020 in Litigation Monitor & News
Two COVID-19 Cruise Ship Cases Dismissed: Establishing Causation Proving Difficult
The COVID-19 pandemic—among its many consequences—has created an unprecedented flurry of related litigation. From workplace safety complaints and business interruption insurance claims, to university closures and lawsuits seeking tuition refunds, COVID-19-based litigation seems to have infiltrated every aspect of day-to-day life—even vacations. Some of the very first cases to be filed due to COVID-19 were
Posted on October 1, 2020 in COVID-19 & Establishing Causation & Establishing Liability & Litigation Monitor & News
Privacy Violation Class Actions Stack Against Clearview AI, Prompting Pending Consolidation in NY
Clearview AI, a software company building controversial facial recognition technology, continues to come under fire for its use of biometric data. With concerns about privacy protection on the rise, the company is now facing lawsuits in states such as New York and Illinois—the latter of which boasts one of the most comprehensive privacy statutes governing
Posted on October 6, 2020 in Litigation Monitor & News
JUUL Investors Hit with Shareholder Lawsuit
There appears to be no slowing down for litigation surrounding JUUL, the electronic cigarette company named in a flurry of lawsuits in the past few years. Most recently, a derivate shareholder lawsuit was filed against Altria Group, a major investor in JUUL with a 35% stake in the company. The complaint, filed by plaintiffs’ attorneys
Posted on October 15, 2020 in Litigation Monitor & News
The Next Wave of COVID-19 Litigation: “Take Home” Lawsuits
The potential for employees to contract COVID-19 at their place of employment has been a huge issue during the current pandemic. This is especially true for essential workers who continued to clock in hours despite a nationwide shutdown when the virus first gripped the country. Some states, such as California, have amended their Workers’ Compensation
Posted on October 20, 2020 in COVID-19 & Establishing Liability & Litigation Monitor & News
The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act: What Makes a Winning Case?
Technology is an ever-changing, omnipresent aspect of our everyday lives. As such, there is an increasing number of ways our privacy and personal information can be compromised. Biometric data—physical characteristics of a person that can be used as a digital identifier such as fingerprints or facial recognition—presents its own unique privacy complications and questions over
Posted on October 22, 2020 in Establishing Causation & Establishing Damages & Establishing Liability & Trial Tactics
Pedal Recall is Latest Legal Trouble for Peloton
The Peloton indoor cycling bike has become more than just a home workout, it has become something of a status symbol. But despite the company’s explosive growth since founding in 2012 and a loyal following of millions, Peloton has faced a number of legal challenges. Most recently, the company’s announced a recall of nearly 27,000
Posted on October 27, 2020 in Litigation Monitor & News