Presentations
Transaction Preparedness: How to Prepare Your Company for Any Type of Deal
Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, United StatesAttorney Christian A. Farmakis will be the moderator for Transaction Preparedness: How to Prepare Your Company for Any Type of Deal at Smart Business Dealmakers Conference, March 5, 2020. No matter what type of M&A transaction you’re looking to do, being prepared comes down to three areas — your finances, operations and people. This group of entrepreneurs and experts will offer a deep dive into how to make sure you’re...
Ohio Oil and Gas Association’s 2020 Annual Meeting
Hilton Columbus at Easton 3900 Chagrin Dr. , Columbus, OH, United StatesAttorney Keith Coyle will participate at the OOGA Annual Meeting on the midstream panel on March 5, 2020 addressing recent rules issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). This meeting brings together top state and national industry leaders who will discuss current issues impacting the Ohio oil and gas industry. In addition to the business sessions, vendors exhibiting products and services pertinent to the industry will participate...
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.
Webinar – Leaking Methane: Natural Gas, Climate Change, and Uncertainty
Attorney Jean Mosites will be the moderator for the Environmental Law Institute's "Leaking Methane: Natural Gas, Climate Change, and Uncertainty" webinar on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. For more information, click here.
Aftermarket Defeat Devices: Enforcing & Mitigating Mobile Air Pollution
Attorney Julie Domike will be a panelist for the Environmental Law Institute's "Aftermarket Defeat Devices: Enforcing & Mitigating Mobile Air Pollution" webinar on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Enforcing mobile source pollution, such as from motor vehicles, has become increasingly challenging as consumers and industry have turned to aftermarket “defeat devices” that may provide perceived benefits like enhanced fuel efficiency but exacerbate the emission of air pollutants. Mobile sources account for...
9th Annual Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference
Attorney Mychal Schulz will present "Update: The Nuisance Nuisance" as a webinar for the West Virginia Manufacturers Association's (WVMA) 9th Annual Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Like a gnat that refuses to go away, nuisance claims continue to be filed in the region against companies in the oil and natural gas industry. In this presentation, Mr. Schulz provides an overview of how nuisance laws have...
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...
From Idea to Invention to Intellectual Property: What Startups and Innovators Need to Know
Attorneys Justine Kasznica and Carl Ronald will join the Scott Institute’s Jay Whitacre and Anna Siefken for an informative discussion, "From Idea to Invention to Intellectual Property: What Startups and Innovators Need to Know" on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Understanding the Intellectual Property (IP) and Patent processes when building a startup can be uniquely challenging for inventors. As a Power Connector with the Department of Energy’s American-Made Solar Prize, the...
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
Pipelines Safety Regulations
On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in a session with EUCI on Pipelines Safety Regulations, Attorney Keith Coyle 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. .
Regulatory Relief: Federal and State Environmental Responses to the COVID-19 National Emergency
WebinarAttorneys Sean McGovern, Ben Clapp and Gary Steinbauer will co-present "Regulatory Relief: Federal and State Environmental Responses to the COVID-19 National Emergency" as a webinar for the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The COVID-19 national emergency has required many critical businesses to make significant changes to continue operating safely. Recognizing that these COVID-19 related modifications have made compliance with environmental regulatory and settlement-related obligations...
SWSG Pittsburgh 2020 Strong Awards
WebinarBabst Calland joins Strong Women Strong Girls Pittsburgh for its 2020 Strong Awards Breakfast on Friday, August 7, 2020. The 2020 Strong Awards will celebrate the outstanding achievements of three exceptional women and girls and a company/organization advocate in our community. For more information, click here.
2020 GITA Virtual Pipeline Forum
WebinarAttorney Keith Coyle will be the keynote speaker for the 2020 GITA Virtual Pipeline Forum on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Forum topics will include: Updates on the Gas Mega Rule, and information relating to other “in-flight” PHMSA initiatives; An overview of recently approved changes to the National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) program; Operator presentations focused on MCAs, Geohazards, and MAOP Reconfirmation Program strategies; An Operator Q&A Panel; and Technology overviews, including operator case studies and highlighting what’s new in...
Think About Energy Webinar
WebinarJoin Babst Calland attorney Joseph Reinhart at Think About Energy: A Decade of Environmental & Regulatory Progress in the Natural Gas Industry, Wednesday, August 26, 2020. The natural gas industry has afforded the Appalachian Basin with economical and environmental benefits for over a decade. As the technologies continue to evolve, the industry has been at the forefront implementing best management practices, best in class equipment, increased transparency and environmental excellence....
2020 PMAA Annual Conference
Attorney John McCreary will co-present "Medical Marijuana: Workplace Implications" during the 2020 PMAA Annual Conference on Monday, August 31, 2020. This presentation will review employment law, trends in cases from Pennsylvania and elsewhere, and explore the issues created by the Medical Marijuana Act. For more information, click here.
11th Law of Shale Plays Conference
WebinarBabst Calland joins the Institute for Energy Law and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) at the 12th Law of Shale Plays Conference, September 8-10, 2020. 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...
Ethical Considerations in the Diversity and Inclusion Space
Attorney Krista Staley will be a panelist for “Ethical Considerations in the Diversity and Inclusion Space at the Institute for Energy Law and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) at the 12th Law of Shale Plays Conference, September 8-10, 2020. 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...
CLE Program: Renewable Energy – A Primer on the Industry and Legal Considerations
Zoom WebinarAttorneys Chris Hall, Jim Curry and Ben Clapp will present a CLE program on "Renewable Energy - A Primer on the Industry and Legal Considerations" on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.
Data Privacy Update – Ensuring Compliance Amidst an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Zoom WebinarThe data privacy regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly, and compliance has never been more important, particularly as the business world has been forced to become more digital as a result of the pandemic. On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Babst Calland Data Privacy Attorneys Justine Kasznica and Ashleigh Krick will review domestic and international data privacy and security laws, and how such laws may affect your business and online presence for...