Presentations
Automated Driving Systems Conference & Expo
DoubleTree By Hilton McLeon Tysons 1960 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA, United StatesBabst Calland Director, Mobility, Automation and Safety Will Godfrey will be a panelist for "Smart Cities" at the Automated Driving Systems Conference & Expo on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. The Automated Driving Systems Conference will discuss the latest advances that the industry have made in self-driving vehicles, including software development verification and validation, crash avoidance capability, cyber security, and predicting behavior of detected objects. For more information, click here.
A&WMA Annual Conference
Connecticut Convention Center 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, United StatesDon Bluedorn Justin Ackerman Attorneys Don Bluedorn and Justin Ackerman will be presenting on Issues Associated with Buying and Selling Environmentally Impacted Properties for Re-Development at the Air & Waste Management Association's (A&WMA) Annual Conference, June 24-28, 2018. For more information, click here.
American Conference Institute’s Automotive Product Liability Litigation Conference
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel 163 E Walton Pl., Chicago, IL, United StatesTim Goodman will be presenting at the session, Interview with NHTSA on Regulatory Oversight, Recalls, and Safety Standards, at the American Conference Institute’s Automotive Product Liability Litigation Conference, July 18-19, 2019. 2019 will mark the beginning of a new paradigm for Automotive Product Liability Litigation. Be prepared to address the new demands and legal and regulatory challenges the industry is facing. As new emerging technology for autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles...
ASA’s October Dinner Meeting
LeMont 1114 Grandview Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesBabst Calland joins the American Subcontractors Association of Western PA (ASA) for its October Dinner Meeting on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Attorney Jim Miller will be presenting on the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA) Amendments that go into effect on October 10, 2018.
Master Service Agreements – Buyer and Vendor
Pittsburgh Marriott North 100 Cranberry Woods Dr., Cranberry Twp., PA, United StatesAttorneys Rich Saxe of Babst Calland and Lauren Rodriguez of Trumbull Corporation will present a CLE on "Master Service Agreements - Buyer and Vendor" for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) on Thursday, October 25, 2018. This presentation will cover how to expedite business negotiations efficiently through effective use of master services agreements - speed up and simplify contracts and enhance client/vendor relationships.
Next Act Fund Educational Session and Member Meeting
Joseph Reinhart featured on the Shale Gas News radio showAttorney Carl Ronald will be leading an in-depth discussion on Intellectual Property as it relates to early stage investing at the Next Act Fund Educational Session and Member Meeting on November 7, 2018. Among topics to be discussed: the patent process and timeline, what can and cannot be patented, what happens when former employees are named on the patent, what Open Source means to patents, trade secrets, and more. For...
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:...