The Babst Calland Women’s Initiative strives to increase the retention and advancement of women attorneys at our Firm and in the broader legal community by promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities.
The Women’s Initiative meets regularly to facilitate open discussions about workplace challenges historically faced by women in professional settings and encourages the exchange of advice and experiences to aid others in navigating those challenges.
The Women’s Initiative further supports the Firm’s women attorneys in developing and promoting their practices by acknowledging and celebrating successes and encouraging mentorship among all of the Firm’s attorneys. A key goal of the Women’s Initiative is to connect women attorneys across the Firm’s practice groups and offices, allowing for organic support systems to develop and prosper. This blending of practice groups and offices encourages collaboration and cross-marketing opportunities that benefit our attorneys and clients. By encouraging these relationships, the Women’s Initiative’s work advances the professional and business development of women attorneys at the Firm and within the legal community at large.
The following celebrates the initiatives of the women attorneys at Babst Calland.
In her recent article The Devil is in the Details (and the Deemed Approval Deadlines) with Max Junker, Anna Jewart discusses some common deadlines and requirements for landuse decisions and how municipalities can avoid a deemed approval of zoning, subdivision or land development applications. To view the full article, click here.
In her recent interview, The Rise of GLP-1s and Impact to Employer Health Care Plans, with Pittsburgh Business Times, Jenn Malik discusses GLP-s and their impact to health care plans and how employers can find the right solutions for their employees.
Click here, to view the full article and video. …
In her recent article The Coming Storm, PFAS and the Future of Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities with Michael Korns, Amanda Brosy discusses how municipal authorities and other public entities can navigate the uncertainties and better understand the new rules and regulations related to PFAS. To view the full article, click here.
Susanna Bagdasarova and Chris Farmakis interviewed with host, Jonathan Kersting, from the Pittsburgh Tech Council to discuss the potential benefits and limitations of AI, including its ability
to drive economic growth and create new revenue streams, while also raising concerns about data privacy and intellectual property protection.
The duo emphasized the need for responsible use of AI in legal work, including accuracy, verification, and regulatory oversight, to minimize risks for clients and provide creative solutions. …
On May 30, 2024, Vermont Governor Philip Scott allowed S.259 (entitled the Climate Superfund Act) to become law without his signature. The Act relating to climate change cost recovery will require the development of claims to shift the cost of alleged climate-related impacts in Vermont onto the companies that produced fossil fuels responsible for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Legal challenges to both the law and any regulations promulgated pursuant to it are certainly expected. …
In their recent alert Navigate the Current Uncertainty on FinCEN Matters with Chris Farmakis and Dane Fennell, Susanna Bagdasarova and Kate Cooper discuss the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule (the “Rule”) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the uncertainty surrounding it and how Babst Calland is advising clients as we closely follow these developments. …
Congratulations to the following Babst Calland women attorneys who were selected to the 2024 Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars® lists:
Amanda L. Brosy – Washington, D.C. Rising Stars
Gina Falaschi Buchman – Washington, D.C. Rising Stars
Kathleen H. Cooper – Pennsylvania Rising Stars
In her recent article FTC Finalizes Non-Compete Ban, Legal Challenges Promptly Follow featured in TEQ Hub, Alex Farone discusses the proposed final rule banning most noncompetition agreements, or “non-competes” by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
To view the full article, click here.
In their recent PIOGA Press article U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Finalizes National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Certain PFAS Chemicals, Jean Mosites and Mackenzie Moyer discuss the finalized the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) Rule which regulates six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. This final rule establishes the first-ever nationally enforceable drinking water standards for PFAS. …
In the alert EPA Finalizes Rule Expanding Federal CCR Program, EPA continues to take action on coal combustion residuals (CCR), focusing on CCR Rule regulatory and enforcement matters, and operators of CCR Rule-regulated units, now expanded by this recent Final Rule, should be prepared for continued oversight by EPA. For more information on this development and other waste matters, please contact Donald C. Bluedorn II, Gary Steinbauer, Mackenzie Moyer.
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to publish its proposed final rule banning most non-competes. The final rule becomes effective 120 days after its date of publication in the Federal Register, but legal challenges to the FTC’s authority to issue this ban will likely result in a stay in enforcement of the ban until litigation is resolved. Alex Farone discusses FTC’s non-compete ban and the impact on businesses in her alert, FTC Finalizes Non-Compete Ban, Legal Challenges Promptly Follow. …
Attorney Jean Mosites will serve as a panelist for “Legal & Regulatory Trends Panel” at the Oilfield Water Connections’ 3rd Annual Marcellus Shale Water Business Update on Thursday, August 8, 2024. During this conference, more than 100 E&P, midstream, and water service business leaders will gather in Pittsburgh for networking and discussion of the latest produced water industry trends pertaining to commercialization, business risks/opportunities, optimization, and capital allocation. …
In her recent article Governor’s Proposed PACER and PRESS Legislation Seek to Lower GHG Emissions with Kevin Garber, Jessica Deyoe discusses the announcement by Governor Shapiro’s office of the Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction Initiative (PACER) and the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS) legislative proposals. Together, these two initiatives seek to lower greenhouse gas emissions and promote the use of alternative energy for the electric energy grid in Pennsylvania. …
Attorney Susanna Bagdasarova will present “Digital Law: Navigating AI in Legal Practice” at the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (ACC) Spring Training on Friday, April 26, 2024. The last year has been characterized by a rapid increase in the interest and awareness of artificial intelligence (AI). This session will provide an overview of the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and its implications for legal professionals. …
In their recent article Public Posting 2.0: High Court Creates Test for When Social Media Posts Are State Action with Harley Stone, Anna Jewart and Alex Farone explain the issue that the U.S. Supreme Court weighed in on: When does a public official’s social media activity on a personal account constitute state action, subjecting the public official to liability? …
