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2019 PIOGATech Water & Waste Management Training
The Chadwick 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, United StatesAttorneys Kevin Garber and Jean Mosites will be presenting at 2019 PIOGATech Water & Waste Management Training on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Join industry experts to learn about the latest developments for unconventional and conventional operations. For more information, click here. Kevin Garber Jean Mosites
Generalist Bootcamp: What Every Generalist Needs To Know
NOVA Place 100 South Commons, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAttorney Kevin Wills joins the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) on Thursday, August 29, 2019 for its "Generalist Bootcamp: What Every Generalist Needs to Know" program. Mr. Wills will present on "Risk Allocation in M&A: Representations, Warranties, Indemnification and Limitations of Liability." For more information, click here.
CLE Program – This is a Fine Ethical Mess You’ve Gotten Me Into
BabstCalland_Pit_0119Attorneys Robert Max Junker and Amy J. Coco (Weinheimer, Haber & Coco, P.C.) will present a CLE program titled "This is a Fine Ethical Mess You’ve Gotten Me Into" on Friday, August 30, 2019. The program will address such topics as: Who can file disciplinary complaints Attorney-client privilege when consulting disciplinary counsel Obligations to the Firm The Office of Disciplinary Counsel investigation Fashioning the Respondent’s Position Statement Avoiding complaints *Space...
10th Law of Shale Plays 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 10th Law of Shale Plays Conference, September 4-5, 2019. The Law of Shale Plays Conference continues to bring together clients and legal professionals servicing all components of the energy industry for outstanding continuing legal education focused on issues affecting shale plays. Attorney Robert Stonestreet will be a panelist for "I Sue You:...
SEER’s 27th Fall Conference
The Westin Copley Place 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, United StatesBabst Calland joins the American Bar Association's Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER) for its 27th Fall Conference, September 11-14, 2019. 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. For more information, click here.
RMMLF’s Special Institute on Oil & Gas Mineral Title Examination
The Westin Westminster 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CO, United StatesAttorneys Paul Atencio and Elena Rorabaugh will co-present "Title Due Diligence for Acquisition, Disposition, and Trade Transactions" at the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation's (RMMLF) Special Institute on Oil & Gas Mineral Title Examination, September 25-27, 2019. Topics include: Strategies and tools for planning, coordinating, and managing the due diligence process Planning an effective process through establishing client expectations and use of materiality standards, checklists, and instruction sheets Information collection,...
WEN’s Inaugural Educational Conference
Power Center 1015 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PAAttorney Lisa Bruderly will co-present on" Environmental Issues" at the Women's Energy Network's Greater Pittsburgh Chapter's Inaugural Educational Conference on Friday, September 27, 2019. The daylong event, presented in partnership with Duquesne University School of Law, will feature women from throughout the region discussing a wide range of industry topics. Attendees will get a glimpse into the various pieces that go into identifying, extracting and transporting oil and gas, and...
CLE Program: Conflicts of Interest
BabstCalland_Pit_0119Attorney Len Fornella will present a CLE program on "Conflicts of Interest" on Friday, October 11, 2019. The program will address such topics as: Defining a Conflict Concurrent conflicts of interest Business transactions/financial relationships with clients Former clients Imputation of conflicts (look it up) Disqualification and screening Conflict waivers Disqualification of counsel *Space is limited.
Energy & Mineral Law Foundation’s Kentucky Mineral Law Conference
Hilton Lexington/Downtown 369 W Vine St. , Lixington, KY, United StatesBabst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation's (EMLF) for its Kentucky Mineral Law Conference, October 16-17, 2019. Attorney Kevin Douglass will be co-presenting on "Investigation Techniques to Support and Refute Allegations of Mine Subsidence Damages." This presentation will focus on the importance of in-house corporate energy counsel’s identification of their client (the company vs. individual employees) in situations where potential conflicts can arise and will feature a discussion...
SHALE GAS LAW 2019
WVU College of Law 101 Law School Dr. , Morgantown , WV, United StatesAttorneys Kip Power and Shannon Rutherford will present "Clean Water Act Sections 401, 404 and 505: Citizen Suits Based on Water Quality Certifications for Energy Projects," at WVU College of Law's Shale Gas Law 2019 on November 8-9, 2019. A state must issue a water quality certification under Clean Water Act Section 401 in order to make effective any federal permit issued under other Clean Water Act provisions that authorize...
Pennsylvania Association of Zoning Officials Fall Educational Seminar
Practice PageAttorneys Alyssa Golfieri and Max Junker will present on the enforcement process to help Zoning Officers make sure they are following the correct procedure at the Pennsylvania Association of Zoning Officials (PAAZO) Fall Educational Seminar on Friday, November 8, 2019. This full-day seminar is an excellent opportunity for zoning officers, planners, and other officials to get caught up on recent zoning and land use developments, as well as obtain a...
CLE Program: Due Diligence for Transactions: Planning, Management & The Role of Technology
BabstCalland_Pit_0119Attorneys Paul Atencio and Elena Rorabaugh will present a CLE program on "Due Diligence for Transactions: Planning, Management & The Role of Technology" on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. The program will address such topics as: How a transaction agreement shapes the due diligence process The types of work required in due diligence (substantive vs. administrative) How technology can assist (digital data rooms, creation of asset schedules) Utilizing and creating databases...
Hot Topics in Oil & Gas Law 2019
PBI Professional Development Conference Center Heinz 57 Center 339 Sixth Ave. 7th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAttorneys Jean Mosites and Krista Staley will present at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's (PBI) "Hot Topics in Oil & Gas Law 2019" program on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. This program will examine a variety of current legal issues affecting oil and gas operations in Pennsylvania. Bring questions and find answers on the following topics: Where do your property rights begin and end? What happens to subsurface rights under streams, highways,...
CLE Program: Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards
BabstCalland_Pit_0119Attorney Boyd Stephenson will present a CLE program on "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards" on Friday, January 16, 2020. This program will include an overview of the Department of Homeland Security regulations to ensure that those utilizing potentially hazardous chemicals have necessary measures in place to reduce risks of those chemicals being exploited by terrorists. Covered industries include chemical manufacturing, storage facilities, energy and utilities, mining, paint and coatings, and even...
Successful Contract Negotiations
NOVA Place 100 South Commons, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAttorneys Sara Antol and Justine Kasznica will present a CLE on "Successful Contract Negotiations" for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) on Thursday, January 23, 2020. This seminar will discuss how to negotiate contracts and will present a "Tool Kit" with sample language. For more information, click here. Sara Antol Justine Kasznica
CLE Program: Good Writing – Legal and Otherwise
BabstCalland_Pit_0119Attorney Mychal Schulz will present a CLE program on "Good Writing - Legal and Otherwise" on Thursday, February 27, 2020. This program will include a discussion on such subjects as: Why preparation before beginning to write is so important; Professional standards for non-legal docs; Advocacy vs. Non-Advocacy legal writing; Using Outlines and Checklists; and The Beethoven vs. Mozart Writer. *Space is limited.
Returning to the Moon: A Legal Symposium
Cleveland Marshall College of Law 1801 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, United StatesAttorney Justine Kasznica will present on "How Ohio Companies Can Get Involved in the Artemis Program" at Returning to the Moon: A Legal Symposium on Friday, March 6, 2020. This symposium will explore the various legal challenges surrounding the return to the Moon including property claims, military activity, commercial ventures, jurisdictional issues, environmental sustainability, and natural resource extraction. For more information, click here.
CLE Program: Venture Mechanics 101
Zoom WebinarAttorneys Justine Kasznica and Michael Fink will present a CLE program on "Venture Mechanics 101" on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
Force Majeure and Related Provisions
Zoom WebinarAs we continue to move through unprecedented times, the presence, utility and implications of force majeure and related contractual provisions have come to the forefront. Attorneys Kevin Wills, Kate Cooper and Mary Binker will discuss these provisions with a focus on addressing COVID-19 implications and agreement workarounds for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. For more information, click here. Kevin...
PBI’s 2020 Environmental Law Forum
Zoom WebinarAttorney Jean Mosites will co-present "Recent Developments in Administrative Law Applied to Environmental Cases" during the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's (PBI) 2020 Environmental Law Forum, July 13-14, 2020. Attorney Kevin Garber was a member of the planning team. Jean Mosites Presenter Kevin Garber Planner