Presentations
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...
EMLF’s 41st Annual Institute & Fall Symposium
WebinarBabst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its 41st Annual Institute & Fall Symposium, October 13,-17 2020. Don Bluedorn Attorney Donald Bluedorn will co-present "Ethics: Implicit Bias in the Law Firm Setting." Implicit Bias refers to when we have attitudes toward people or associate stereotypes without our conscious knowledge based on factors such as race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and age. This presentation will address...
Human Resources in the Work From Home World
Zoom WebinarAttorneys Steve Antonelli and John McCreary will lead a roundtable discussion on "Human Resources in the Work From Home World" for the Energy Leaders Network on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Human resources experts will discuss the challenges and perks of working from home/remotely during these crazy times. For more information, click here.
2020 Annual Environmental Conference
WebinarAttorney Colleen Grace Donofrio will present "Surviving Investigations and Facility Inspections" during PA Chamber of Business and Industry's 2020 Environmental Conference on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. It is critical that companies are adequately prepared for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) inspections to avoid violations and compliance-related fines. Colleen will discuss: How to prepare for an inspection if you receive an early notice, what to...
CLE: Data Privacy – Ensuring Compliance Amidst and Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Zoom WebinarAttorneys Justine Kasznica and Ashleigh Krick will present a CLE on "Data Privacy – Ensuring Compliance Amidst and Evolving Regulatory Landscape" on Thursday, October 29, 2020. The 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. Topics will include: Overview of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personal Information Protection...
Pipeline Safety Regulations
WebinarOn Friday, November 6, 2020, Attorneys Keith Coyle, James Curry and Brianne Kurdock will be instructors for EUCI's Pipeline Safety Regulations course. The pipeline industry is under heightened scrutiny by regulators, the media and the public. The NTSB highlighted aging pipelines as a concern in its 2019-2020 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements. This course will dive into developing an increased awareness of the scope and content of regulations...
State Clean Transportation Initiatives: Stepping Toward Success for High EV Adoption
WebinarAttorneys Julie Domike and Gina Falaschi will be co-panelists for the Environmental Law Institute's "State Clean Transportation Initiatives: Stepping Toward Success for High EV Adoption" webinar on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. The United States is experiencing a wave of state-led clean transportation initiatives that are gaining substantial momentum. Faced with insufficient action on the federal level to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, states are focusing their efforts on the sector that...
WEBINAR: Driving Solar Development and Policy in Pennsylvania
WebinarAttorney Ben Clapp will be a panelist for "Driving Solar Development and Policy in Pennsylvania" on Thursday, November 12, 2020. This webinar will be hosted by Carnegie Mellon University’s Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation as part of its "Energy, Resilience, and COVID-19 – Pivoting in 2020" Webinar Series and will continue the discussion on the future of energy policy, turning the focus to solar development. Can multiple technologies...