Kristen E. Mericle is an associate in Montgomery McCracken’s Litigation Department. She focuses her practice on complex litigation matters. She has experience researching and drafting memoranda regarding employment, maritime and transportation, and cannabis law matters. Kristen is certified by the SUNY Student Conduct Institute.
Prior to joining Montgomery McCracken, Kristen was a legal extern at a Pennsylvania law firm.
Kristen graduated undergrad from Villanova University with cum laude honors and earned her law degree at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law where she served as Symposium Editor for their Environmental Law Journal and was a Teaching Assistant for Business of Professional Sports.
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First Jury Verdict in Football-Brain Disease Case Upheld by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
On September 1, 2021, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania rejected Matthew Onyshko’s Petition for Allowance of Appeal to revive his lawsuit against the NCAA. In 2014, Onyshko, a former linebacker […]
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“What’s it to you?” Supreme Court’s TransUnion v. Ramirez Opinion Limits Article III Standing for Class Action Plaintiffs in Federal Court
The first Supreme Court decision to confront Article III standing in five years can be summarized in just five words: “no concrete harm, no standing.” If you missed the highly […]
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EEOC and OSHA Update Guidance on Key Considerations Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations
As businesses seek to re-open and return to pre-pandemic work environments, employers should know that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and Occupational Safety Health Administration (“OSHA”) updated their guidance […]
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Philadelphia Requires Paid COVID-19 Sick Leave for Related Reasons
Effective March 29, 2021, Philadelphia amended and expanded the Public Health Emergency Leave (“PHEL”) requirements to provide up to 80 hours of paid leave and benefits for employees related to […]
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