CLE
SEER’s 29th Fall Conference
VirtualBabst Calland joins the American Bar Association's Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER) for its 29th Fall Conference, October 13-15, 2021. SEER's Fall Conference is the premier forum for environmental, energy, and resources lawyers: a meeting place where practitioners can find the most current and sophisticated analyses of the complicated issues facing their practice. This year’s program will be held virtually and will offer the exceptional educational sessions, networking,...
34th Annual Bankruptcy Symposium
Tax Assessment AppealsBabst Calland joins the Allegheny County Bar Association's Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section for its 34th Annual Western District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Symposium on Friday, December 10, 2021. The Pittsburgh area's premier bankruptcy law event, the Bankruptcy Symposium offers a full day of programming geared for bankruptcy law practitioners. Attendees will hear the latest on bankruptcy law trends, practices and cases from seasoned practitioners and judges. For more information, click...
PIOGATech – Air Quality Technical Seminar
The Chadwick 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, United StatesAttorney Kevin Garber will be presenting "H2, Carbon Capture/Sequestration" at the PIOGATech Air Quality Technical Seminar on Thursday, December 16, 2021. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the factors that influence air emissions, an overview of the regulations as they relate to oil and gas operations, compliance, and testing methods. This seminar will cover the following topics: Scope 1, 2, 3 GHG Emission Inventories RGGI, Infrastructure...
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill | What Natural Resources and Energy Lawyers Need to Know
VirtualBabst Calland joins the The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (formerly the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation) for "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill | What Natural Resources and Energy Lawyers Need to Know" on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Attorneys Jim Curry and Sean McGovern will co-present "Energy Sources and Production." Topics include: Programs to plug orphaned oil and gas wells and remediate and restore well sites; Background on potential...
CLE: Class Action Lawsuits – The Basics
Zoom WebinarAttorneys Kathy Condo and Carla Castello will present a CLE program on "Class Action Lawsuits – The Basics" on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Class action litigation arises in various contexts, including environmental contamination, consumer protection, antitrust, product liability, pharmaceutical drugs, civil rights, data breaches, and workers’ rights. Given the liability exposure in class action cases, obtaining (or defeating) class certification is viewed as a critical milestone. This course is designed...
PBI’s 2022 Environmental Law Forum
Hilton Harrisburg 1 N 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA, United StatesBabst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its 2022 Environmental Law Forum April 13-14, 2022. For more information, click here.
Developments and Emerging Trends in ESG and Environmental Justice
Zoom WebinarAttorneys Gina Falaschi and Sean McGovern will present "Development and Emerging Trends in ESG and Environmental Justice" to the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. ESG is a hot topic in board rooms across the country. This presentation will cover the basics of ESG, some of the current standards, and recent developments, including the SEC’s proposed Climate Disclosure Rule released on...
2022 AAPL & EMLF Joint Land Institute
Pittsburgh Airport MarriottAttorney Nik Tysiak will present a "Case Law Update" during the AAPL & EMLF Joint Land Institute, April 27-28, 2022. This session will encompass land and leasing case law updates for Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. For more information, click here.
CLE: Producing ESI or Electronic Stored Information
Babst Calland Offices Two Gateway Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesBabst Calland's Chaz Peacock will present a CLE program on “Producing ESI or Electronic Stored Information" on Thursday, April 28, 2022. *Space is limited.
PLDIC CLE – Deep Retention: Inclusion vs. Tokenism
Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition On May 11 from 12-1:30 p.m., the PLDIC will offer a CLE opportunity, “Deep Retention: Inclusion vs. Tokenism,” presented by Asta Kill, (she/hers), Esq., of the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation and hosted by Babst Calland. Course Summary: This course will explore and suggest how to go beyond mere number reporting in your organization or firm’s diversity efforts to foster LGBTQ+ inclusion. Traditionally employers are not...
EMLF’s 43rd Annual Institute
Omni Amelia Island Resort 39 Beach Lagoon Road, Fernandina Beach, FL, United StatesBabst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its 43rd Annual Institute, June 12-14, 2022. Attorneys Katrina Bowers and Josh Snyder will present a "Litigation/Energy Law Update." From cases challenging royalty payments to title disputes, courts have rendered a variety of decisions over the past year impacting the energy industry. This session will cover updates in energy-related litigation over the past year in the various oil and...
AEIC Shale Conference
Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe 1000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA, United StatesBabst Calland joins the Appalachian Energy Innovation Collaborative (AEIC) for its Shale Conference, June 15-16, 2022. Attorney Justine Kasznica will present "Top 10 Issues from Deploying Robotics and Advanced Technologies in Oil and Gas Operations." This presentation will identify many of the emerging technologies that are currently being incorporated across the oil and gas industry value chain and the associated legal considerations. Artificial Intelligence (AI), autonomous devices, robotic functionality, drones...
Renewable Energy Projects and Land Rights Issues: Leases, Easements, Competing Land Use Activities
WebinarAttorney Bruce Rudoy will be a co-panelist for "Renewable Energy Projects and Land Rights Issues: Leases, Easements, Competing Land Use Activities" on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. This CLE course will provide renewable energy counsel guidance on the legal agreements that are used to establish site control for renewable energy projects and managing the challenges of competing land rights for renewable energy projects. The panel will discuss the siting and development...
68th Annual Natural Resources and Energy Law Institute
The HytheBabst Calland joins the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law for its 68th Annual Natural Resources and Energy Law Institute, July 21-23, 2022. The 68th Annual Institute will feature 34 talks with 57 speakers from private practice, academia, government, industry, associations, and other organizations. After opening with a general session on Thursday morning, the institute will offer attendees choices among separate sessions focusing on oil and gas and landman’s...
Negotiating Service and Supply Agreements in the Current Environment
WebinarAttorneys Mary Binker and Kevin Wills will present "Negotiating Service and Supply Agreements in the Current Environment" to the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. In recent years, current events have frequently changed how companies conduct day-to-day business. From shifts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, to continuing supply chain disruptions, Mary and Kevin will discuss negotiating service and supply agreements in...
13th Appalachia Energy Law Conference
The Westin Pittsburgh 1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesBabst Calland joins the Institute for Energy Law and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) at the 13th Appalachia Energy Law Conference (f/k/a Law of Shale Plays Conference), September 7-8, 2022. Focused on legal issues related to the shale plays in the United States, this conference brings together clients, attorneys, professional landmen, and other professionals to learn and discuss important cases, concepts, and trends. In addition, the conference features...
SEER’s 30th Fall Conference
Renaissance Nashville HotelBabst Calland joins the American Bar Association's Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER) for its 30th Fall Conference, September 21-23, 2021. SEER's Fall Conference is the premier forum for environmental, energy, and resources lawyers: a meeting place where practitioners can find the most current and sophisticated analyses of the complicated issues facing their practice. Attorney Jim Curry will be a co-panelist for "Put Your Next Foot Forward: Next Generation...
Shale Insight 2022
Bayfront Conference Center 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PABabst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale Insight 2022, September 27-29, 2022. 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...
BACK DATa UP: Data Collection and Security Best Practices
Zoom WebinarDo you know what information and from what sources your company is collecting data? If you had a security incident, would you know the laws with which you need to be compliant and what procedures to follow? On Thursday, November 17, 2022, Babst Calland Attorneys Nick Faas, Ember Holmes and Audra Hutter will walk attendees through a primer on data privacy, policy and compliance issues surrounding the intake of information...
Appealing Entertainment: Pennsylvania and West Virginia Appellate Courts Round-Up
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh 329 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWhile decisions rendered by the U.S. Supreme Court grab all the headlines, it is often the rulings issued by the state appellate courts that have a greater impact on businesses, municipalities, and other organizations. That trend continued in 2022, with the Pennsylvania and West Virginia appellate courts issuing landmark decisions on a host of topics—from oil and gas to environmental law to products liability to general civil litigation. Join Babst...