Webinars
CLE: Class Action Lawsuits – The Basics
Zoom WebinarAttorneys Kathy Condo and Carla Castello will present a CLE program on "Class Action Lawsuits – The Basics" on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Class action litigation arises in various contexts, including environmental contamination, consumer protection, antitrust, product liability, pharmaceutical drugs, civil rights, data breaches, and workers’ rights. Given the liability exposure in class action cases, obtaining (or defeating) class certification is viewed as a critical milestone. This course is designed...
POWER Promises – 2022 A Night of Hope
VirtualBabst Calland joins POWER Promises - A Night of Hope on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. For more information, click here.
Developments and Emerging Trends in ESG and Environmental Justice
Zoom WebinarAttorneys Gina Falaschi and Sean McGovern will present "Development and Emerging Trends in ESG and Environmental Justice" to the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. ESG is a hot topic in board rooms across the country. This presentation will cover the basics of ESG, some of the current standards, and recent developments, including the SEC’s proposed Climate Disclosure Rule released on...
Green Hydrogen 101
VirtualBabst Calland joins EUCI for "Green Hydrogen 101," June 21-22, 2022. Green hydrogen, which uses renewable energy to produce hydrogen from water is attracting the attention of governments and businesses worldwide as it has been identified as an energy source that could help the world achieve carbon free economy by 2050. Green hydrogen could supply our energy needs, fuel our cars, heat our homes, and be used in industries that...
Renewable Energy Projects and Land Rights Issues: Leases, Easements, Competing Land Use Activities
WebinarAttorney Bruce Rudoy will be a co-panelist for "Renewable Energy Projects and Land Rights Issues: Leases, Easements, Competing Land Use Activities" on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. This CLE course will provide renewable energy counsel guidance on the legal agreements that are used to establish site control for renewable energy projects and managing the challenges of competing land rights for renewable energy projects. The panel will discuss the siting and development...
Negotiating Service and Supply Agreements in the Current Environment
WebinarAttorneys Mary Binker and Kevin Wills will present "Negotiating Service and Supply Agreements in the Current Environment" to the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. In recent years, current events have frequently changed how companies conduct day-to-day business. From shifts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, to continuing supply chain disruptions, Mary and Kevin will discuss negotiating service and supply agreements in...
CCUS Projects & Environmental Law
WebinarBabst Calland joins EUCI for "CCUS Projects & Environmental Law," November 2-3, 2022. Carbon capture, sequestration, utilization, and storage (CCUS) will be essential in meeting net zero GHG emission goals. Although Congress has accelerated CCUS as a national decarbonization strategy with billions in new investments, CCS projects still face many obstacles in the US, and current federal environmental laws and regulations may often impede progress. The permitting and regulatory approvals...
BACK DATa UP: Data Collection and Security Best Practices
Zoom WebinarDo you know what information and from what sources your company is collecting data? If you had a security incident, would you know the laws with which you need to be compliant and what procedures to follow? On Thursday, November 17, 2022, Babst Calland Attorneys Nick Faas, Ember Holmes and Audra Hutter will walk attendees through a primer on data privacy, policy and compliance issues surrounding the intake of information...
Emerging Trends in ESG
WebinarOn Tuesday, December 6, 2022, Attorney Gina Falaschi will present "Emerging Trends in ESG" during the Chemistry Council of New Jersey's (CCNJ) Plant Operation Management Workshop. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues are an emerging trend across the country and the world. This presentation will cover the basics of ESG and recent developments, including the SEC’s proposed Climate Disclosure Rule released on March 21. Included in this presentation is an...
Top Ten Pennsylvania Appellate Decisions from the Past Year
Zoom WebinarAttorney Casey Coyle will be a panelist for the Allegheny County Bar Association's (ACBA) CLE on "Top Ten Pennsylvania Appellate Decisions from the Past Year" on Thursday, April 27, 2023. Appellate court decisions grabbed a lot of headlines last year. A panel, consisting of appellate court clerks turned appellate practitioners, will review the top ten Pennsylvania appellate decisions from 2022 (and so far in 2023). This panel will discuss cases...
West Virginia Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration & Storage Act
WebinarAttorney Kip Power will give a presentation on the "West Virginia Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration & Storage Act" to the Women's Energy Network's West Virginia Chapter on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. In 2022, the West Virginia Legislature enacted the West Virginia Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Storage Act, which became effective on May 30, 2022. It is an important law, designed as the beginning stages of a platform for the...
The Newly Finalized WOTUS Definition and How it Will Affect Your Operations
WebinarEnvironmental Attorney Lisa Bruderly will present "The Newly Finalized WOTUS Definition and How it Will Affect Your Operations" to members of the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) on Thursday, September 21, 2023. The U. S. Supreme Court’s Sackett v. U.S. EPA decision, issued in May 2023, significantly narrowed the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) and limited the scope of federally-regulated waters and wetlands. A new regulatory...
Medical Marijuana and Hemp Law Symposium 2024
WebinarBabst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its Medical Marijuana and Hemp Law Symposium 2024 on Friday, April 12, 2024. Employment and Labor Attorney John McCreary will present "Don't Bogart That Job - Medical Marijuana in the Workplace." For more information, click here.
What Every Business Needs to Know About Recent SCOTUS Rulings
Zoom WebinarAttorney Christina McKinley will be a presenter for the PA Chamber of Business and Industry's Government Affairs Webinar: "What Every Business Needs to Know About Recent SCOTUS Rulings" on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently issued several major decisions that will have profound impacts on the business community. From the elimination of “Chevron Deference” to other landmark rulings curtailing the power of federal regulators,...
Remote Work/Return to Work and DEI Implications
The PLDIC’s Corporate Roundtable will present a free virtual CLE, “Remote Work/Return to Work and DEI Implications,” sponsored by Babst Calland on Friday, October 18 from 12-1:30 p.m. The webinar will include a presentation about current research and data on this topic and a panel discussion featuring PLDIC Board member Don Bluedorn and others. There will also be breakout groups for guided Q&A conversations. The event will offer 1.5 hours in...
New Opportunities for Critical Minerals
Zoom WebinarAttorney Jim Chen will present "New Opportunities for Critical Minerals" to the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Environmental & Energy Law Section’s Energy Law Committee during its Lunch & Learn on Thursday, October 31, 2024. As the United States continues to develop new and existing sources of energy to diversify supply in light of exponential demand growth, the need for domestically produced and processed critical minerals (e.g., lithium) is presenting new opportunities...