Anjelica Cappellino, J.D.

Google is facing antitrust charges yet again. Last week, attorneys general from 10 different states filed a lawsuit against the tech giant alleging antitrust violations in connection to Google’s online advertising practices. The lawsuit, which was filed in the United…

In the Southern District of Florida, generic manufacturers and repackagers of ranitidine recently filed a motion to dismiss the complaint pending against them in the case, In Re: Zantac (Ranitidine) Products Liability Litigation. This MDL consolidated over 500 lawsuits following…

An expert could be the most qualified in their field, but it means nothing if the jury does not believe them. Especially in cases where opposing expert testimonies are facing off, the jury’s interpretation can become a credibility challenge. The…

The regulation of electronic cigarettes—often called e-cigarettes—has yet again come before the federal appeals court. Last week, a unanimous panel of the D.C. Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had the authority to…

The COVID-19 pandemic has damaged businesses around the globe, causing financial disaster and bankruptcy across many industries. As a company’s survival is now based on their ability to make a profit in the midst of COVID-19, disclosures to its shareholders…

All eyes are on the Florida Supreme Court nowadays as another case awaits an answer to the much asked question: when must law firms disclose the fees paid to expert witnesses? And more specifically: are these rules being equally applied…

An expert witness’s testimony can be incredibly impactful at trial. Though, their involvement is just as valuable—if not more—when first assessing the case’s merits. An expert’s initial review, research, assessment, and valuation of a potential lawsuit is a critical first…

In response to denied business interruption insurance claims, thousands of small business owners have turned to legal action against their insurers—with mixed results.  But one case, filed by a Louisiana restaurant group, has recently survived a summary judgment motion filed…

On Election Day 2020, California voters approved one of the most expensive ballot measures in the state’s history, Proposition 22. The measure was both created and heavily campaigned for by Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash. With the passing of Proposition 22,…

Over the past several years, medical device manufacturers have been facing a growing number of lawsuits stemming from hernia mesh products—surgical implantations used to repair torn hernias. While hernia mesh has been a common treatment, with over one million repairs…