Presentations
COVID-19 & Workers Comp Q&A
Zoom WebinarAttorneys John McCreary and David White will join the Keystone Contractors Association (KCA) for a COVID-19 & Workers Comp Q&A on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases the past few weeks, there has also been an uptick in the number of questions from employers related to workers compensation. To help construction companies navigate through these challenging times, the KCA has created an opportunity for construction...
DUG East-Marcellus-Utica Midstream Conference – ESG Spotlight
WebinarAttorney Jean Mosites will be a co-speaker for "ESG Spotlight: Beyond Simply Satisfying Investors' Demands" during the DUG East-Marcellus-Utica Midstream Conference on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. One of Appalachia's top operators has increased its net-zero goals. What is the particular strategies they are pursuing in the Marcellus and Utica region to achieve those goals and how is it letting investors and the public know. Also, what are investors demanding, and...
Past, Present and Future of Environmental Enforcement: Perspectives of Former EPA Air Enforcement Attorneys
WebinarJulie Domike Attorneys Julie Domike and Clara Poffenberger will co-present "Past, Present and Future of Environmental Enforcement: Perspectives of Former EPA Air Enforcement Attorneys" to the A&WMA Baltimore-Washington Chapter on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Based on over 30 years’ individual experience with a variety of clients and air issues, these nationally recognized Clean Air Act attorneys will provide perspectives on the 50-year history of environmental enforcement as well as the...
2020 PIOGATech Air Quality Compliance Training
WebinarAttorneys Kevin Garber and Jean Mosites will co-present "Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and Post-Election Updates" during the 2020 PIOGATech Air Quality Compliance Training on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. This Training will include the following topics: An Overview of Air Quality Regulations Affecting Oil and Gas Industry An Intro to ProMax for O & G Emission Estimates An Overview of Methods for Identifying and Estimating Methane Emissions Air Dispersion Modeling...
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...
Pipelines 101 – Basic Principles of Onshore Pipelines
WebinarOn Thursday, February 16, 2021, Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will be an instructor for EUCI's "Pipelines 101 - Basic Principles of Onshore Pipelines." This course will concentrate on natural gas and petroleum pipelines, cover the history of pipelines, review pertinent definitions and terminology, and explain how pipelines are designed and how they operate. This course is intended primarily for those individuals that may have a limited knowledge or experience with...
Oil and Gas Environmental and Regulatory Institute
Attorney Lisa Bruderly will present "The State of Waters of the U.S. Classification and What This Means for Your Permit," Attorney Kathy Condo will co-present "Regulatory Potpourri" and Attorney Kevin Garber will co-present "Produced Water: A State by State Regulatory Approach" at the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation's (EMLF) Oil and Gas Environmental and Regulatory Institute, February 16-18, 2021. Lisa Bruderly Kathy Condo Kevin Garber
2021 APA Kickoff Event
Bella Sera 414 Morganza Rd., Canonsburg, PA, United StatesOn Tuesday, February 16, 2021, Attorney Keith Coyle will speak at the 2021 Appalachian Pipeliners Association (APA) Kickoff Event on the implications of the 2020 election on the energy industry. For more information, click here.
2021 Virtual Appalachian Land Institute
WebinarOn Thursday, February 18, 2021, Attorneys Nik Tysiak and Chuck Saffer will join the Michael Late Benedum Chapter of the American Association of Professional Landmen for its 2021 Virtual Appalachian Land Institute (ALI). Nik will present "Practical Usage of the Ohio Dormant Mineral Act and Marketable Title Act" and Chuck will serve on the 2021 ALI Committee. For more information, click here. Nik Tysiak Chuck Saffer
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...
Renewable Gas in the Energy Industry
WebinarOn Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Attorney Jim Curry will present "U.S. RNG & Hydrogen Regulatory Frameworks: Opportunities & Challenges," at EUCI's Renewable Gas in the Energy Industry Conference. Topics include: Federal regulatory frameworks for hydrogen and RNG Areas of clarity versus regulatory uncertainties that may cause delay Options for closing the gaps
2nd Energy and Environmental Law Conference
WebinarAttorney Jean Mosites will present "The Climate Change Outlook for Energy in 2021" at The Center for American and International Law's 2nd Energy and Environmental Law Conference on Thursday, March 25, 2021. This session will cover recent developments in both federal and state climate change initiatives affecting the oil and gas industry. The session will discuss a wide range of actions, from cap-and-trade programs, to litigation, legislation and regulation. Climate...
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...
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers Annual Meeting
WebinarAttorney Keith Coyle will be a panelist for a technical session on "Midstream Policy Outlook" during the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers' (AFPM) Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. In recent years we have experienced a myriad of legislative and regulatory midstream policies that improved pipeline safety and streamlined infrastructure permitting. During the same period, pipelines have become highly politicized. We have seen widespread efforts to stifle or stop...
Spill Discovery, Reporting, and Remediation
WebinarOn Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Attorney Kevin Garber will present "Legal Considerations and Liabilities" during PIOGA's Technical Seminar Series on Spill Discovery, Reporting, and Remediation. For more information, click here.
Ask the Attorneys – A Year Later
Zoom WebinarOn Thursday, April 29, 2021, Construction Attorney David White will be a co-panelist for Keystone Contractors Association's (KCA) "Ask the Attorneys - A Year Later." A year ago we found ourselves in a state of uncertainty: What exactly is the Coronavirus? When will the construction industry fully reopen? What are the legal ramifications from everything that is going on? There were so many questions a year ago. Fortunately, KCA members...
2021 PIOGA Spring Meeting
Rivers CasinoAttorneys Kevin Garber and Jean Mosites will co-present "Pipeline Pitfalls - Legal Challenges & Obstacles" during the 2021 PIOGA Spring Meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. For more information, click here. Kevin Garber Jean Mosites
Pipeline Safety Regulations
WebinarOn Thursday, May 20, 2021, Pipeline Attorneys Keith Coyle, Jim Curry and Brianne Kurdock will be instructors for EUCI's "Pipeline Safety Regulations." This course will highlight changes in the law and explain how companies can address compliance challenges in the context of stricter regulator interpretations of current regulatory requirements and increased enforcement. It will dive into developing an increased awareness of the scope and content of regulations and how to...