CLE
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...
PBI’s 2024 Environmental Law Forum
Hilton Harrisburg 1 N 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA, United StatesBabst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its 2024 Environmental Law Forum, April 10-11, 2024. The following attorneys will be presenters: Gina Falaschi Buchman (“Basics of Federal and Pennsylvania Air Pollution Regulation"); Betsy Dupuis (“Land Use/Zoning Law Update"); Kevin Garber (“Planners’ Roundtable: Climate Conscious Lawyering Revisited"); and Jean Mosites ("Climate Change Litigation: Past, Present and Future"). Kevin Garber also served as a member of the planning team for...
Medical Marijuana and Hemp Law Symposium 2024
WebinarBabst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its Medical Marijuana and Hemp Law Symposium 2024 on Friday, April 12, 2024. Employment and Labor Attorney John McCreary will present "Don't Bogart That Job - Medical Marijuana in the Workplace." For more information, click here.
Digital Law: Navigating AI in Legal Practice
PNC Park Left Field LoungeAttorney 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. It...
2024 ABA Litigation Section Annual Conference
Capital Hilton Washington, DCBabst Calland joins the American Bar Association (ABA) for its 2024 Litigation Section Annual Conference, May 1-3, 2024. 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. For more information, click here.
ACBA CLE – Befriending the Court: A Primer on Amicus Curiae Practice Before Pennsylvania Appellate Courts
Koppers Building E.P. Mellon Room 436 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAttorney Casey Coyle will serve as a panelist for the Allegheny County Bar Association's (ACBA) "Befriending the Court: A Primer on Amicus Curiae Practice Before Pennsylvania Appellate Courts" CLE program on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. This panel will consist of experienced appellate attorneys who will discuss the fundamentals of, and best practices for, participating as an amicus curiae in appeals before Pennsylvania appellate courts. Panelists will cover procedural requirements for...
Upon Further Review: A Look Back at the Last Year in the Third, Fourth, and D.C. Circuits
Join Babst Calland’s appellate attorneys as they recap the most significant Third, Fourth, and District of Columbia Circuit appellate decisions from last year and preview the appeals that everyone will be talking about in 2024. Learn more about recent developments affecting your business in energy and environmental law, employment law, class action litigation, and more. You won’t want to miss this informative appellate round-up session. This seminar qualifies for 1...