Presentations
WVONGA Embracing Energy: A Conference for Women
Yoga Power 601 Morris St. Suite 302, Charlestson, WV, United StatesAttorney Katrina Bowers will be presenting an oil and gas legal update at WVONGA's 5th Annual Embracing Energy Conference on December 13, 2018. This conference brings together women from all facets of the oil and natural gas industry to share their experiences, wisdom and tricks of the trade. For more information, click here.
MLBC’s February Lunch Meeting: Drones
Bridgeport Country Club 382 Meadowbrook Rd, Bridgeprt, WV, United StatesAttorney Justine Kasznica will be speaking on the topic of drones at the MLBC's February Lunch Meeting on Thursday, February 7, 2019. For more information, click here.
A&WMA AMS February 2019 Luncheon
Pennsylvania Brewing Company 800 Vinial Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAttorney Jean Mosites will present "Cap and Trade - Past, Present and Future" at the A&WMA AMS February 2019 Luncheon on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Cap and Trade systems have been proposed, adopted and abandoned over the years in various regions across the United States and Canada. With the renewed emphasis on climate change and Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment (ERA) in recent years, it is not surprising that a new...
DRI Seminar – Toxic Torts and Environmental Law
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel 500 Canal St. , New Orleans, LA, United StatesAttorney Alana Fortna will co-present "Suing State and Local Governments over Laws and Permits" at DRI's Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Seminar, March 13-15, 2019. Local and state environmental regulation often conflicts with federal and state law. This presentation will survey litigation strategies regarding the intersection of constitutional and environmental law. This is the premier gathering for the defense bar, focusing on litigation tactics, science, and regulatory updates. For more information, click...
EMLF Landman Institute: Legal and Ethical Issues for Landmen and Attorneys
Meadows Casino 210 Racetrack Rd, Washington, United StatesAttorneys Katrina Bowers and Charles Saffer will present "West Virginia Cotenancy Modernization and Majority Protection Act: Practical Application Going Forward" at the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation's (EMLF) Landman Institute on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Approximately six months after the West Virginia Cotenancy Modernization and Majority Protection Act became law in West Virginia, questions remain concerning the Act’s practical application. This session will address the who, what, when, where, why,...
PBA Environmental & Energy Law Section MS4 Roundtable – Stormwater Strategies and Solutions
Tree PittsburghAttorney Jean Mosites will be the moderator for the MS4 Roundtable - Stormwater Strategies and Solutions Program for the Environment and Energy Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) on Thursday, March 14, 2019. State and local agencies and professionals with firsthand knowledge and experience will address permits and projects for municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) in southwestern Pennsylvania. This program is of interest to municipal solicitors, managers and anyone involved in the management...
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh 329 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAttorneys Justine Kasznica and Molly Meacham will present a CLE on "Cybersecurity and Data Privacy" for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. This presentation will take a risk management approach looking at regulatory compliance and mitigation of litigation exposure providing guidance for corporate leadership on proactive strategies. Justine Kasznica Molly Meacham
West Virginia Chamber’s 2019 Environmental and Energy Conference
Charleston Marriott Town Center 200 Lee St. E, Charleston, WV, United StatesAttorney Lisa Bruderly will be presenting an "Waters of the U.S. Update" at West Virginia Chamber's 2019 Environmental and Energy Conference on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. This annual conference will review the latest regulations and policies in the field of environmental management. For more information, click here.
CBICC Membership Breakfast – Judges’ Forum
Toftrees 1 Country Club Lane, State College, PA, United StatesBabst Calland joins the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC) for its "Breakfast Panel: Centre County Judges." The keynote panel includes the county's judges on the Court of Common Pleas: President Judge Pamela Ruest; Judge Jonathan Grine; Judge Katherine Oliver; and Judge Brian Marshall. An audience Q/A session will follow the judges' presentations. For more information, click here.
ADP’s Coffee, Compliance and Security
ADP Pittsburgh Office 1000 GSK Drive, Coraopolis, PA, United StatesAttorney John McCreary will be co-presenting at ADP's "Coffee, Compliance and Security." Key speakers will be delivering insightful discussions about navigating the Medical Marijuana Act (MMA) in the workplace, proposed Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) changes, information security related to sensitive employee data, and tools that help you better understand the data centered around your workforce and industry benchmarks. For more information, click here.
EMLF’s 40th Annual Institute
Westin Washington D.C. City Center 1400 M St NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAttorneys Kathy Condo and Blaine Lucas will co-present "Opposition to Shale Gas and Other Extractive Industries Continues to Grow at the Local Level" at EMLF's 40th Annual Institute, June 9-11, 2019. Townhall settings have become ground zero for efforts to restrict unconventional shale development. NGOs have used Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment to not only oppose operator zoning applications, but also to seek the invalidation of ordinances permitting industry activity. Many...
CLE Program: Alleged Health Effects from Unconventional Natural Gas Development
BabstCalland_Pit_0119Attorney Kathy Condo will present a CLE program on "Alleged Health Effects from Unconventional Natural Gas Development" on Friday, June 21, 2019. The program will address such topics as: Anti-fossil fuel initiatives and their funding sources Assumptions of harm Junk science studies Citizen science Political pressure Regulatory agency studies Findings from municipal bodies and courts *Space is limited.
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
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:...
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,...
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 Insight 2019
David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. , Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin Babst Calland at Shale Insight 2019, October 22-24, 2019. Shale Insight offers participants unprecedented interaction with industry-leading CEOs, elected officials and thought leaders, all of whom play a critical role in crafting the public policy and technical landscape that defines shale gas development around the world. Insightful technical and public affairs sessions, national keynote addresses, and high-powered networking sessions will provide attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors unprecedented access to the...
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...