Presentations
The 6th Annual Shale Insight Conference
David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. , Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us at the 6th Annual SHALE INSIGHT™ Conference, taking place September 21-22 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. Hosted by The Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC), the Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA) and the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association (WVONGA), SHALE INSIGHT 2016 will provide participants a front-row seat for the most important discussions on shale development, featuring some of the most prominent industry and...
Navigating Legal & Regulatory Challenges in the Conventional Oil & Gas Industry: Protecting Your Business & Minimizing Exposure
Rustic Lodge 2199 Oakland Ave. , Indiana , PA, United StatesBabst Calland is sponsoring a collaborative and timely training seminar for conventional oil and gas operations addressing creditor/debtor rights, well plugging and site remediation, and pipeline safety. Babst Calland Presenters David Ross Erica Dausch Jean Mosites Kevin Garber Keith Coyle
ACBA Association of Municipal and School Solicitors Meeting
ACBA Headquarters 436 Seventh, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDonald C. Bluedorn II and Kathy K. Condo, shareholders at Babst Calland, will give a presentation at the monthly meeting of the Association of Municipal and School Solicitors Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association on October 20, 2016, entitled What’s Going on with Our Drinking Water? The presentation will address recent water contamination headlines, provide an overview of the existing regulatory program, review third party suit issues, and offer...
Shale 101 Unplugged: Learn the Facts About Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream
The Marcellus Shale Coalition is offering a two-day Shale 101 seminar on November 2 - 3 at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott. This seminar is being offered to all oil and gas industry stakeholders, state, county and local officials, and individuals interested in learning about unconventional shale and natural gas development in Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas. The development of natural gas from unconventional shale in Pennsylvania has created a huge...
PIOGA’s Annual Membership Meeting and Retirement Celebration
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh - Cranberry 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, PA, United StatesPlease join us at PIOGA's Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, November 3, 2016. Hear about the work of the association on legislative, regulatory and public education matters that impact your business. Stay for a retirement reception for Lou D'Amico following the meeting.
WVONGA Embracing Energy Conference
Columbia Gas Transmission 1700 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Charleston, WV, United StatesBrianne K. Kurdock Shareholder, Brianne Kurdock will be presenting on Pipelines & FERC at the West Virginia Oil & Natural Gas Association's (WVONGA) 3rd Annual Embracing Energy Conference for Women to take place in Charleston, W. Va. on November 10-11, 2016.
Air & Waste Management Association AMS Luncheon
Pennsylvania Brewing Company 800 Vinial Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesBabst Calland Shareholder, Jean Mosites will be presenting at the Air & Waste Management Association, Allegheny Mountain Section Luncheon on November 10, 2016. In 1978, EPA’s first proposed hazardous waste regulations under RCRA contained a carve-out for “oil and gas drilling muds” and “production brines” exempting them from storage, treatment and disposal standards to which hazardous wastes were subject. EPA justified the classification because such wastes were high in volume...
MSC Pipeline Safety Seminar: PHMSA Rulemaking Update
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/SouthpointeIn April 2016, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ("PHMSA") published a long-anticipated rulemaking proposal for gas gathering and transmission lines. More than four years in the making, the proposed rules would significantly expand PHMSA's jurisdiction over gas gathering lines and add several new requirements to the agency's regulations for gas transmission lines. Many of these proposals respond to congressional mandates and recommendations issued by...
Pennsylvania Mechanics’ Lien Law Amendments: DGS Online Construction Notices Directory in Effect January 1, 2017
DoubleTree Hotel, Green Tree 500 Mansfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin Babst Calland for an informative and timely session on using the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) online "State Construction Notices Directory," which lien claimants will be required to use on all construction projects greater than $1.5 million beginning January 1, 2017. Attendees will receive hands-on training from Babst Calland construction attorneys in navigating the new online directory, as well as learn about the Mechanics' Lien Law Amendments and...
Platts 15th Annual Gas Storage Outlook Conference
Omni Houston Hotel 4 Riverway, Houston, TX, United StatesAttorney James Curry will be speaking at Platts 15th Annual Gas Storage Outlook Conference, January 12-13, 2017. Join us to engage with knowledgeable gas storage experts discussing LNG, gas-electric integration, and additional demand drivers. Learn how you can profit in an increasingly volatile gas storage landscape.
Marcellus-Utica Midstream Conference & Exhibition
David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. , Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAttorney Keith J. Coyle will be speaking as part of a Legal Roundtable on the Constant of Change at the Marcellus-Utica Midstream Conference & Exhibition, January 24-26, 2017. Midstream operators face multiple legal and regulatory challenges, both at the national level as a new administration takes office, and locally. The legal roundtable will focus on top issues in the sector and provide a heads-up as a new year begins. To view the full conference...
2017 PIOGA Winter Meeting
Join us for the Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association’s Winter Meeting, February 1, 2017. This is the annual daylong program featuring presentations and panel discussions on key issues delivered by experts on the topics they are addressing. Click here to register for this event.
Pennsylvania Mechanics’ Lien Law Amendments & 2016 Year in Review
Pennsylvania State Capitol 501 N 3rd St. , Harrisburg, PA, United StatesThe Babst Calland Construction Group will be presenting a seminar titled: "Lien Law & 2016 Year in Review" on February 7, 2017. This event, hosted by the Keystone Contractors Association will focus on the amendments to the Mechanics' Lien Law now in effect. Following the lien law discussion, the focus will shift to review major pieces of construction legislation enacted last year. For more information contact jon@keystonecontractors.com.
Construction Law 2016: The Year in Review
DoubleTree Hotel, Green Tree 500 Mansfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesBabst Calland’s Jim Corbelli, Kurt Fernsler, Matt Jameson, John McCreary, Jim Miller, Rich Saxe and Dave White will present a free seminar addressing 2016 Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia legislation and case law developments regarding construction law. Topics include recent developments in the following areas: the use of non-compete agreements to keep key employees, employment and labor law issues (including Davis-Bacon Act issues), mechanics’ liens (including the DGS State Construction...
NALA March Seminar
Join us at Northern Appalachian Landman's Association's (NALA) annual half-day seminar on March 16, 2017. Attorney Nik Tysiak will be presenting on ethics and professionalism and Attorney Krista-Ann Staley will be presenting on land uses/zoning in oil and gas development. This seminar qualifies for 3 CLE credits & 1 Ethics credit. (4 total). Nik Tysiak Krista Staley
2017 API Pipeline Conference
Hyatt Regency Hill Country 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr. , San Antonio , TX, United StatesAttorney Jim Curry will be presenting a regulatory update at the 2017 American Petroleum Institute Conference, April 25-26, 2017. This session seeks to bring attendees up to speed on the regulatory landscape with PHMSA. First, the presentation will cover ongoing rulemakings and the impacts of the Administration’s regulatory freeze/regulatory rollback initiatives. Second, it will cover recent civil penalty guidance; organization, roles and responsibilities of the Office of Chief Counsel; and some agency perspectives...
Chemistry Council of New Jersey 33rd Annual Spring Conference
Stockton Seaview Hotel 401 S New York Rd. , Galloway, NJ, United StatesAnnual Spring Conference is a major New Jersey industry event that provides attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors the opportunity to interact in an intimate setting with executives from leading companies and promote your products and services. Attendees learn about the latest developments affecting their business, get updates on legislative and regulatory issues, participate in seminars directly related to their businesses and interact with elected officials. It is also an opportunity to...
WVONGA Spring Meeting
Oglebay Resort & Conference Center 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV, United StatesJoin us at the WVONGA Spring Meeting, May 15-17, 2017. The meeting will include presentations from industry leaders about the future of oil and gas in West Virginia, legal and regulatory updates, and news from the WVONGA committees. Babst Calland attorney Robert Stonestreet will be presenting Keeping Your Lease Alive: Held by Production/Operation on May 17 at 11:00 a.m.
Association for Pennsylvania Municipal Management Annual Conference
Omni Bedford Springs 2138 Business 220, Bedford, PA, United StatesThe Association for Pennsylvania Municipal Management (APMM) annual conference will be held May 16-18, 2017. The conference gives attendees the opportunity to network with fellow managers and learn the latest in trends and skills. Attorney Steve Korbel will co-present "If I Had a Hammer: The Manager’s Role in Engaging Contractors for Building Projects." This session will bring together a panel of experienced folks to discuss the process of finding and engaging...
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Energy and Environmental Conference
Charleston Marriott Town Center 200 Lee St. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesAttorney Kip Power will be presenting at West Virginia Chamber of Commerce's annual Environmental and Energy Conference on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. This conference is a comprehensive, informative and practical seminar on the significant state, regional and national issues that may affect operations and business activities in the state of West Virginia. This day-long event is well attended by professionals from almost every segment of the regulated and energy-production community.