CLE
EMLF Spring Update – Pittsburgh
Union Trust BuildingAttorney Josh Snyder will give a "Pennsylvania Energy Update" at EMLF's Spring Update in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. This workshop will feature an hour of Pennsylvania energy law updates followed by an hour of ethics that explores the intersection of lawyers, politics, and the Model Rules. For more information, click here.
2023 ABA Litigation Section Annual Conference
Loews Atlanta HotelBabst Calland joins the American Bar Association (ABA) for its 2023 Litigation Section Annual Conference, April 19-21, 2023. This Conference brings together top litigation professionals from across the U.S. to discuss timely legal issues and the latest in trial advocacy, litigation strategy, and case management. Attorney Joseph Schaeffer will chair the panel on "Anatomy of a Major Discovery Project." For more information, click here.
EMLF Spring Update – West Virginia
Attorney Katrina Bowers will give a “West Virginia Energy Update” at EMLF’s Spring Update in West Virginia on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. The workshop will feature 50 minutes of energy law updates followed by an hour of ethics that explores the intersection of lawyers, politics, and the Model Rules. For more information, click here.
Top Ten Pennsylvania Appellate Decisions from the Past Year
Zoom WebinarAttorney Casey Coyle will be a panelist for the Allegheny County Bar Association's (ACBA) CLE on "Top Ten Pennsylvania Appellate Decisions from the Past Year" on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Appellate court decisions grabbed a lot of headlines last year. A panel, consisting of appellate court clerks turned appellate practitioners, will review the top ten Pennsylvania appellate decisions from 2022 (and so far in 2023). This panel will discuss cases...
Commercial Lease Negotiations Post-Pandemic
Koppers BuildingAttorney Matthew Moses will be a panelist for the ACBA's CLE on "Commercial Lease Negotiations Post-Pandemic" on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. During this program, panelists will provide observations – from the perspectives of attorneys representing landlords and tenants – as to how the pandemic has changed the lease negotiation landscape, and how those impacts differ for various types of commercial property. For more information, click here.
EMLF’s 44th Annual Institute
The Charleston PlaceBabst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its 44th Annual Institute, June 18-20, 2023. Litigation Attorneys Katrina Bowers, Josh Snyder and Austin Rogers will present "Devil's Advocate: Crossing the Line of Zealous Advocacy." As zealous advocates, attorneys dance on the blade of aggressive advocacy and persuasion. This presentation will explore this delicate dance through the lens of real-life examples. Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will present "New...
Understanding PFAS Training
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/SouthpointeBabst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for its "Understanding PFAS Training" on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that include PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many other chemicals that all contain fluorine. PFAS have been manufactured and used by a variety of industries for the production of many consumer products around the globe, including the United States since the 1940s. In...
69th Annual Natural Resources and Energy Law Institute
Grand America Hotel 555 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT, United StatesBabst Calland joins The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (FRNEL) for its 69th Annual Natural Resources and Energy Law Institute, July 20-22, 2023. Attorney Blaine Lucas will present "NIMBY Déjà Vu – Local Government Roadblocks to the Energy Transition." The Institute this year features more than 60 speakers from academia, industry, private practice, government, and other organizations. It opens with a General Session on Thursday morning, followed by...
CLE: Objection! An Interactive Educational Experience on Diversity and Bias Issues in the Legal Profession
VirtualThe Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition (PLDIC) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN) to host an ethics CLE called, “Objection! An Interactive Educational Experience on Diversity and Bias Issues in the Legal Profession.” The 90-minute CLE uses animated vignettes, polls, and group discussion to “explore realistic workplace situations and contemplate issues, viewpoints, and ethical issues.” The CLE will dive into and explore issues of race and...
Shale Insight 2023
Bayfront Conference Center 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PABabst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale Insight 2023, September 26-28, 2023. Shale Insight offers participants unprecedented interaction with industry-leading CEOs, elected officials and thought leaders, all of whom play a critical role in crafting the public policy and technical landscape that defines shale gas development around the world. Insightful technical and public affairs sessions, national keynote addresses, and networking receptions will provide attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors unique...
2023 EMLF Fall Symposium
Central Bank CenterBabst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its Annual Fall Symposium, October 10-12, 2023. Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will present "PHMSA LDAR Rulemaking: What’s Proposed and What’s Next." On May 18, 2023, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that includes significant changes to the reporting requirements in 49 C.F.R. Part 191 and safety standards in 49...
The Academy for Inclusive Leadership Development II
Case Western Reserve UniversityBabst Calland joins Case Western Reserve University School of Law for The Academy for Inclusive Leadership Development II, October 19-21, 2023. This year's topics include structural bias (race, gender, sexual and gender identity, ability, ethnicity), the science of bias, cultural intelligence, triggers and micro-aggressions, the economics of law practice, performing organizational assessments, building diverse work teams and inclusive practices in organizations, laws impacting DEIB, transformational leadership, and organizational management. Several...
2023 Power Appalachia Symposium
AC Hotel - Canonsburg, PABabst Calland joins the Appalachian Pipeliners Association for its 2023 Power Appalachia Symposium on Friday, October 20, 2023. During this symposium, leaders from top industry players will converge to discuss DEI, Regulations, Endangered Species, PHMSA, Renewable Energy and more. Pipeline Attorney Brianne Kurdock will present "The Changing World of PHMSA Regulations for Gathering and Transmission Lines." For more information, click here.
Purchase and Sale of Environmentally Distressed Properties
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh 329 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOn Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Babst Calland Corporate and Commercial Attorneys Mary Binker and Ben Clapp will present "Purchase and Sale of Environmentally Distressed Properties" to the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). This two-hour CLE that will provide an in-depth review of legal considerations associated with the purchase and sale of environmentally distressed properties from both the Purchaser and Seller’s perspectives. This program will first...
West Virginia Employment Law: Hiring, Firing, and Disciplining Employees
Attorneys Janet Meub and Alex Farone will be speaking at the West Virginia Employment Law: Hiring, Firing, and Disciplining Employees online seminar hosted by the National Business Institute on December 11. This seminar will provide essential guidelines for hiring, onboarding, disciplining, and terminating workers. Topics include: Hiring, Onboarding, and Managing Remote Workers: How to Do It Right, Guidelines for Terminating Employees on Leave, and Ethical Issues in Employment Law. For...
Space Lawyers and Out of this World Legal Adventures
Roost at Hilton Garden Inn 250 Forbes Avenue Ste. 201, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAttorney Justine Kasznica will present "Space Lawyers and Out of this World Legal Adventures" on February 21 for the PIPLA monthly meeting to discuss the “life story” of Astrobotics and IP and tech licensing. For more information, click here.
2024 OOGA Annual Meeting
Hilton Columbus at Easton 3900 Chagrin Dr. , Columbus, OH, United StatesBabst Calland joins the Ohio Oil & Gas Association (OOGA) for its Annual Meeting, March 6-8, 2024. Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will be a co-presenter for "Oil and Gas Blitz." For more information, click here.
FNREL Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Special Institute
South Texas College of Law HoustonBabst Calland joins the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (FNREL) for it's Special Institute on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage, March 7-8, 2024. Attorney Jim Curry will co-present "CO2 Pipeline Safety Regulation." The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and its state partners have administered a safety regulatory program for CO2 pipelines for decades. With the prospect of substantial growth in the CO2...
2024 Annual PA Chamber Human Resources Conference
Best Western Premier The Central Hotel and Convention CenterBabst Calland joins the PA Chamber of Business and Industry for its Annual Human Resources Conference on Thursday, March 21, 2024. This event will feature updates from state and federal experts on the latest human resources laws and discussions on leading human resources topics that you can apply to your day-to-day operations. Attorney John McCreary will be a co-presenter for "Medical and Recreational Marijuana — Understanding the Legal Landscape." For...
ABA SEER’s 53rd Spring Conference
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel ChicagoBabst Calland joins the American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER) for its 53rd Spring Conference, April 3-5, 2024. The Spring Conference brings together leading practitioners, including state and federal regulators, leading scholars, and in-house counsel. Each day will kick off with a plenary session diving into key topics: one on forthcoming Supreme Court decisions that could reshape environmental law, and one on the evolution of EPA’s...