CLE
Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act Amendments (Effective October 10, 2018)
DoubleTree Hotel, Green Tree 500 Mansfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesRegistration: 3:45 p.m. Program: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. On October 10, 2018, significant changes to Pennsylvania’s Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA) will take effect. Some of the areas impacted include a prohibition on the waiving of CASPA rights, the creation of a right to suspend work for nonpayment, the requirement that notice of deficiencies justifying the withholding of payment must be in...
Kentucky Mineral Law Conference
Hilton Lexington/Downtown 369 W Vine St. , Lixington, KY, United StatesJoin Babst Calland at the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation's (EMLF) Kentucky Mineral Law Conference, October 17-18, 2018.
American Bar Association 26th Fall Conference
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina 333 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, United StatesBabst Calland joins the American Bar Association for its Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources’ Fall Conference, October 17-20, 2018. Session topics include: tech giants’ environmental, energy, and natural resource footprints; non-federal efforts to address climate change; the current terrain of public land law; counseling clients before, during, and after natural disasters; the long road to Superfund reform; defining the future of offshore energy; and changing regulatory landscapes under the...
Master Service Agreements – Buyer and Vendor
Pittsburgh Marriott North 100 Cranberry Woods Dr., Cranberry Twp., PA, United StatesAttorneys Rich Saxe of Babst Calland and Lauren Rodriguez of Trumbull Corporation will present a CLE on "Master Service Agreements - Buyer and Vendor" for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) on Thursday, October 25, 2018. This presentation will cover how to expedite business negotiations efficiently through effective use of master services agreements - speed up and simplify contracts and enhance client/vendor relationships.
Great Lakes Water Conference
The University of Toledo College of Law Richard and Jane McQuade Law AuditoriumBabst Calland joins The University of Toledo for the 18th Annual Great Lakes Water Conference on Friday, November 2, 2018. Historically, water law has been the province primarily of lawyers and policymakers in the arid western United States. In recent years, however, lawmakers in the eastern and midwestern United States have come to recognize the critical role that water management plays in securing a healthy and vibrant society over the...
31st Annual Bankruptcy Symposium
Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh 1000 Penn Ave. , Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesBabst Calland joins the Allegheny County Bar Association's Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section for its 31st Annual Bankruptcy Symposium on Friday, December 7, 2018. For more information, click here.
CLE Program – Drone Law 101: A Regulatory Primer
BabstCalland_Pit_0119Attorney Justine Kasznica will present a CLE program on "Drone Law 101: A Regulatory Primer." *Space is limited.
ACBA CLE – Recognizing Partner Violence and the Potential for Workplace Violence
Koppers Building E.P. Mellon Room 436 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAttorney John McCreary will be co-presenting at the Allegheny County Bar Association's CLE, "Recognizing Partner Violence and the Potential for Workplace Violence." It’s a critical topic: partner violence. This seminar will focus on what attorneys should know about partner violence and employees in the workplace. Specific topics to be covered include: What employers can do to create safe workplaces for victims of partner violence Victims’ assistance and related perspectives Increasing...
DRI Seminar – Toxic Torts and Environmental Law
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel 500 Canal St. , New Orleans, LA, United StatesAttorney Alana Fortna will co-present "Suing State and Local Governments over Laws and Permits" at DRI's Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Seminar, March 13-15, 2019. Local and state environmental regulation often conflicts with federal and state law. This presentation will survey litigation strategies regarding the intersection of constitutional and environmental law. This is the premier gathering for the defense bar, focusing on litigation tactics, science, and regulatory updates. For more information, click...
EMLF Landman Institute: Legal and Ethical Issues for Landmen and Attorneys
Meadows Casino 210 Racetrack Rd, Washington, United StatesAttorneys Katrina Bowers and Charles Saffer will present "West Virginia Cotenancy Modernization and Majority Protection Act: Practical Application Going Forward" at the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation's (EMLF) Landman Institute on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Approximately six months after the West Virginia Cotenancy Modernization and Majority Protection Act became law in West Virginia, questions remain concerning the Act’s practical application. This session will address the who, what, when, where, why,...
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh 329 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAttorneys Justine Kasznica and Molly Meacham will present a CLE on "Cybersecurity and Data Privacy" for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. This presentation will take a risk management approach looking at regulatory compliance and mitigation of litigation exposure providing guidance for corporate leadership on proactive strategies. Justine Kasznica Molly Meacham
CLE Program – Intellectual Property Law 101: Building Blocks for Cross-selling to Clients
BabstCalland_Pit_0119Attorney Carl Ronald will present a CLE program on "Intellectual Property Law 101: Building Blocks for Cross-selling to Clients." *Space is limited.
CLE Program – eDiscovery for the Non Litigator
BabstCalland_Pit_0119Babst Calland's Chaz Peacock will present a CLE program on “eDiscovery for the Non Litigator." *Space is limited.
Project Management and the Use of Artificial Intelligence
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh 329 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAttorney Chris Farmakis will present a CLE on "Project Management and the Use of Artificial Intelligence" for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. In this fast-paced marketplace, companies are demanding more efficiency in project management and implementation of complex legal projects. The use of artificial intelligence, machine learning and predictive analytics technologies in combination with sound project management practices enhances efficiency and quality,...
CLE Program – Ethical Considerations for Collection Matters
BabstCalland_Pit_0119Attorney Raymond P. Wendolowski, Jr. will present a CLE program on "Ethical Considerations for Collection Matters" on Friday, May 24, 2019. Topics to be discussed include: collection tools and strategies protecting clients against exposure from your collection efforts conflict issues in collecting debts differences in collecting consumer vs. commercial debt collection tools *Space is limited.
EMLF’s 40th Annual Institute
Westin Washington D.C. City Center 1400 M St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAttorneys Kathy Condo and Blaine Lucas will co-present "Opposition to Shale Gas and Other Extractive Industries Continues to Grow at the Local Level" at EMLF's 40th Annual Institute, June 9-11, 2019. Townhall settings have become ground zero for efforts to restrict unconventional shale development. NGOs have used Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment to not only oppose operator zoning applications, but also to seek the invalidation of ordinances permitting industry activity. Many...
Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia’s 37th Annual Meeting
The Resort at Glade Springs 255 Resort Dr. , Daniels, WV, United StatesBabst Calland joins the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia for its 37th Annual Meeting, June 12-14, 2019.
Finding Success in Workplace Interactions
Seven Springs Mountain Resort 777 Water Wheel Drive, Seven Springs, PA, United StatesAttorneys Steve Antonelli and Alex Farone will serve as panelists for "Finding Success in Workplace Interactions" at the Allegheny County Bar Association's (ACBA) Bench-Bar Conference, June 13-15, 2019. For more information, click here. Steve Antonelli Alex Farone
CLE Program: Alleged Health Effects from Unconventional Natural Gas Development
BabstCalland_Pit_0119Attorney Kathy Condo will present a CLE program on "Alleged Health Effects from Unconventional Natural Gas Development" on Friday, June 21, 2019. The program will address such topics as: Anti-fossil fuel initiatives and their funding sources Assumptions of harm Junk science studies Citizen science Political pressure Regulatory agency studies Findings from municipal bodies and courts *Space is limited.
2019 AGA Legal Forum
Resort at Squaw Creek 400 Squaw Creek Road, Olympic Valley, CA, United StatesBabst Calland joins American Gas Association (AGA) for its 2019 Legal Forum, July 14-15, 2019. This event will feature presentations and panel discussions on topics of interest to natural gas industry attorneys. The Forum also provides a unique opportunity for peer-to-peer discussions with other gas industry general counsel and attorneys.