Anjelica Cappellino, J.D.

More than 4,000 universities and colleges in the United States have closed their campuses and switched to online learning formats in response to the virus, affecting at least 25 million students. With most closures occurring in mid-March, many students have…

To date, COVID-19 has killed over 71,000 Americans and infected over 1.2 million across the country. One of the biggest hurdles caused by the coronavirus pandemic has been shortages of COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE). These shortages have been especially…

The economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses have been dire, to say the least. With many businesses being forced to close either due to government shutdown orders or simply due to a lack of customer base in light…

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Massachusetts has enacted legislation protecting its healthcare workers and facilities from civil liability. Massachusetts is one of several states, including New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, and Connecticut, that have enacted similar legislation. The…

Last week, a record 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment following massive layoffs and furloughs secondary to COVID-19 business closures. As Americans struggle to avoid exposure to the virus and desperately hang onto their paychecks, for countless people, safety on…

Personal injury lawsuits are notoriously tricky. What may seem like a strong or easy case to defend often changes with time. Before taking on a new matter, it’s critical to fully investigate all potential defenses for the injuries sustained. Medical…

Wells Fargo & Co., the fourth-largest bank in the United States, has agreed to pay $3 billion to settle civil lawsuits and resolve criminal prosecutions over its fake customer accounts scandal. In 2016, it was revealed that for over a…

The Apple iPhone has inarguably changed the telecommunications landscape. With over 100 million iPhone users in the United States, Apple, which has sold more than 1.5 billion iPhones since 2009, accounts for approximately 45% of all smartphone users. Part of…

Even a strong case with ample evidence requires a compelling presentation before a jury to obtain a favorable outcome. In cases that require expert testimony, this can be particularly challenging. By its nature, expert witness subject matter is often complex…

The purpose of expert testimony is to help fact finders understand scientific or complex facts at issue during trial. In certain cases, an expert’s verbal testimony may be sufficient to convey complex ideas. However, more often than not, other evidence…