CLE
Implicit Bias in Legal Settings – Why and How to Disrupt It
Zoom WebinarOn Tuesday, December 15, 2020, Attorney Don Bluedorn will co-present "Implicit Bias in Legal Settings - Why and How to Disrupt It," to the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC). This session will define Implicit Bias and identify ways in which it poses challenges for groups under-represented in the legal profession. The presenters will discuss the Bostock decision and how Implicit Bias affects hiring and other...
Special Institute on Solar Power
WebinarAs the solar industry grows, the universe of legal issues surrounding solar development grows with it. With clients diversifying and practices growing — what do lawyers need to know to be successful? On January 26-28, 2021, solar energy industry personnel and attorneys focused on solar developments, including Babst Calland's Ben Clapp, will present on the myriad of legal, financial, and practical considerations for solar power projects during the Energy &...
Cybersecurity Update – Empowering In-House Counsel in Support of More Proactive Cybersecurity and Defense of Corporate Networks
Zoom WebinarConcurrent with the rise in the frequency and the sophistication of cyber-attacks, organizations are increasingly adding legal leaders to teams with strategic cybersecurity oversight and responsibilities. On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Babst Calland’s Carl Ronald will join PacketViper President Ken Wolf and CTO Donald Gray to review fundamental network-related cybersecurity concepts for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC). Topics covered will include: The Solarwinds third-party...
Energy Storage Technology and Regulatory Implications for Renewable Energy Power Supply
WebinarOn Friday, March 19, 2021, Attorney James Curry will be a co-presenter for Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation's (RMMLF) "Energy Storage Technology and Regulatory Implications for Renewable Energy Power Supply." This webinar will provide a primer on energy storage technology, challenges facing electric utilities in incorporating energy storage on their systems, and legal and regulatory opportunities and challenges for public utilities regulated by state commissions. Energy storage is becoming a...
The Rise of Legal Tech and Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) – Trends, Uses and Lessons Learned
WebinarOn Wednesday, April 8, 2021, Babst Calland’s Board Chairman and Management Committee Member Christian Farmakis and Attorney Dane Fennell will present "The Rise of Legal Tech and Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) – Trends, Uses and Lessons Learned" for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC). Mr. Farmakis and Mr. Fennell will discuss how in-house legal departments and their law firms are rapidly increasing the deployment...
PBI’s 2021 Environmental Law Forum
WebinarBabst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its 2021 Environmental Law Forum, April 21-22, 2021. Attorney Kevin Garber served as a member of the planning team for this Forum. For more information, click here.
Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia’s Annual Meeting
Babst Calland joins the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia for its Annual Meeting, June 9-11, 2021. For more information, click here.
DRI Seminar – Toxic Torts and Environmental Law
VirtualBabst Calland joins DRI for its Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Seminar on Thursday, June 17, 2021. This is the premier gathering for the defense bar, focusing on litigation tactics, science, and regulatory updates. For more information, click here.
EMLF’s 42nd Annual Institute
Peabody Hotel 118 S. Second Street, Memphis, TNBabst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its 42nd Annual Institute, June 20-22, 2021. Attorney Jim Curry will be a co-panelist for "Carbon Capture/Storage." Many policymakers advocate widespread use of carbon capture and storage (CCS) to help address climate change. Investors are starting to evaluate CCS projects and several states have promulgated CCS regulations or are considering such rules. These developments are important to several segments...
2021 PIOGATech Water & Waste Management Training
The Chadwick 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, United StatesAttorney Jean Mosites will be presenting at the 2021 PIOGATech Water & Waste Management Training on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Join industry experts to learn about the latest developments for unconventional and conventional operations. For more information, click here.
12th Law of Shale Plays Conference
VirtualBabst Calland joins the Institute for Energy Law and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) at the 12th Law of Shale Plays Conference, September 15-16, 2021. 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 multiple networking opportunities with other...
Shale Insight 2021
Babst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale Insight 2021, September 28-30, 2021. 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...
Moving from Counselor to Decision Maker
WebinarOn Thursday, October 7, 2021, Managing Shareholder Don Bluedorn will be the moderator for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel's (ACC) panel on "Moving from Counselor to Decision Maker." This panel will feature local in-house counsel who have successfully transitioned in their organizations from legal positions to business positions. For more information, click here.
EMLF’s Fall Symposium
Hilton Lexington/Downtown 369 W Vine St. , Lixington, KY, United StatesBabst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its Fall Symposium, October 12,-14 2021. On Wednesday, October 13, US Senator Shelley Moore Capito will participate in a conversation with her son, Moore Capito, a Babst Calland Shareholder and member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, about the bipartisan infrastructure bill and other legislative priorities, and their potential impact on the energy industry. Also on Wednesday, October...
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.