Webinars
Smart Business Dealmakers Conference – M&A in a Post-COVID World
WebinarBabst Calland joins Smart Business for its Dealmakers Conference, "M&A in a Post-COVID World," on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Attorney Chris Farmakis will be the moderator for the panel on "Deal Preparedness for Buyers and Sellers: From Pre-Deal to Post-Closing." Whether a buyer or seller, deal preparedness starts well before an actual transaction and ends well after closing. Being prepared comes down to being informed and ready. A group of...
Energy Storage Technology and Regulatory Implications for Renewable Energy Power Supply
WebinarOn Friday, March 19, 2021, Attorney James Curry will be a co-presenter for Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation's (RMMLF) "Energy Storage Technology and Regulatory Implications for Renewable Energy Power Supply." This webinar will provide a primer on energy storage technology, challenges facing electric utilities in incorporating energy storage on their systems, and legal and regulatory opportunities and challenges for public utilities regulated by state commissions. Energy storage is becoming a...
Renewable Gas in the Energy Industry
WebinarOn Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Attorney Jim Curry will present "U.S. RNG & Hydrogen Regulatory Frameworks: Opportunities & Challenges," at EUCI's Renewable Gas in the Energy Industry Conference. Topics include: Federal regulatory frameworks for hydrogen and RNG Areas of clarity versus regulatory uncertainties that may cause delay Options for closing the gaps
2nd Energy and Environmental Law Conference
WebinarAttorney Jean Mosites will present "The Climate Change Outlook for Energy in 2021" at The Center for American and International Law's 2nd Energy and Environmental Law Conference on Thursday, March 25, 2021. This session will cover recent developments in both federal and state climate change initiatives affecting the oil and gas industry. The session will discuss a wide range of actions, from cap-and-trade programs, to litigation, legislation and regulation. Climate...
The Rise of Legal Tech and Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) – Trends, Uses and Lessons Learned
WebinarOn Wednesday, April 8, 2021, Babst Calland’s Board Chairman and Management Committee Member Christian Farmakis and Attorney Dane Fennell will present "The Rise of Legal Tech and Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) – Trends, Uses and Lessons Learned" for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC). Mr. Farmakis and Mr. Fennell will discuss how in-house legal departments and their law firms are rapidly increasing the deployment...
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers Annual Meeting
WebinarAttorney Keith Coyle will be a panelist for a technical session on "Midstream Policy Outlook" during the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers' (AFPM) Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. In recent years we have experienced a myriad of legislative and regulatory midstream policies that improved pipeline safety and streamlined infrastructure permitting. During the same period, pipelines have become highly politicized. We have seen widespread efforts to stifle or stop...
PBI’s 2021 Environmental Law Forum
WebinarBabst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its 2021 Environmental Law Forum, April 21-22, 2021. Attorney Kevin Garber served as a member of the planning team for this Forum. For more information, click here.
Spill Discovery, Reporting, and Remediation
WebinarOn Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Attorney Kevin Garber will present "Legal Considerations and Liabilities" during PIOGA's Technical Seminar Series on Spill Discovery, Reporting, and Remediation. For more information, click here.
Ask the Attorneys – A Year Later
Zoom WebinarOn Thursday, April 29, 2021, Construction Attorney David White will be a co-panelist for Keystone Contractors Association's (KCA) "Ask the Attorneys - A Year Later." A year ago we found ourselves in a state of uncertainty: What exactly is the Coronavirus? When will the construction industry fully reopen? What are the legal ramifications from everything that is going on? There were so many questions a year ago. Fortunately, KCA members...
2nd Annual Hydrogen Markets Americas Virtual Conference
WebinarOn Thursday, May 6, 2021, Attorney Jim Curry will be the moderator for "Regional Initiatives to Support the Growth of Hydrogen" during the 2nd Annual Hydrogen Markets Americas Virtual Conference. Topics include: What are the scenarios for growth of hydrogen? How much will depend on federal energy policy in the U.S.? Potential for green hydrogen production in the U.S. and Canada Views from different states and regions: advancing hydrogen in...
Pipeline Safety Regulations
WebinarOn Thursday, May 20, 2021, Pipeline Attorneys Keith Coyle, Jim Curry and Brianne Kurdock will be instructors for EUCI's "Pipeline Safety Regulations." This course 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. It will dive into developing an increased awareness of the scope and content of regulations and how to...
DRI Seminar – Toxic Torts and Environmental Law
VirtualBabst Calland joins DRI for its Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Seminar on Thursday, June 17, 2021. This is the premier gathering for the defense bar, focusing on litigation tactics, science, and regulatory updates. For more information, click here.
Pipeline Permitting and Safety Seminar
Zoom WebinarPipeline Attorneys Keith Coyle and Brianne Kurdock will present "The Megarule, Gas Storage and Other Recent Developments" during the Marcellus Shale Coalition's Pipeline Permitting and Safety Seminar on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Keith will also be the moderator for the "PHMSA and PUC Discussion" session. For more information, click here. Keith Coyle Brianne Kurdock
Pipelines 101 – Basic Principles of Onshore Pipelines
WebinarOn Thursday, August 26, 2021, Attorney Keith Coyle will be a co-presenter for EUCI's "Pipelines 101 - Basic Principles of Onshore Pipelines." This course will concentrate on natural gas and petroleum pipelines, cover the history of pipelines, review pertinent definitions and terminology, and explain how pipelines are designed and how they operate. This course is intended primarily for those individuals that may have a limited knowledge or experience with pipelines. It will...
12th Law of Shale Plays Conference
VirtualBabst Calland joins the Institute for Energy Law and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) at the 12th Law of Shale Plays Conference, September 15-16, 2021. 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...
Moving from Counselor to Decision Maker
WebinarOn Thursday, October 7, 2021, Managing Shareholder Don Bluedorn will be the moderator for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel's (ACC) panel on "Moving from Counselor to Decision Maker." This panel will feature local in-house counsel who have successfully transitioned in their organizations from legal positions to business positions. For more information, click here.
Pipeline Safety Regulations
WebinarOn Thursday, October 14, 2021, Pipeline Attorneys Keith Coyle and Brianne Kurdock will be co-presenters for EUCI's "Pipeline Safety Regulations." 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. Likewise, Congress has an ongoing interest in the safety of older transmission pipelines and in the replacement of...
2021 Annual Environmental Conference
VirtualAttorney Lisa Bruderly will present "Hot Topics in Water Law: Regulatory Issues Affecting Permitting and Compliance" during the PA Chamber of Business and Industry's 2021 Annual Environmental Conference. Topics include: A discussion of recent key federal and Pennsylvania water law developments that will affect regulatory permitting and compliance. The latest definition of “water of the United States,” industrial stormwater compliance, drinking water and spill prevention and response. Updates on case...
Energy & Mineral Law Foundation – Petrochemicals Update
VirtualBabst Calland joins the Energy Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its "Petrochemicals Update" weekly webinar series, October 20-November 10, 2021. Following up on the popular 2018 Petrochemicals Special Institute, this webinar will feature a series of business and legal topics, including updates on the Shell cracker plant in Pittsburgh and other developments, navigating economic incentives for petrochemical projects, safety and permitting best practices, and panel discussions on environmental, social, governance...
Renewable Gas: Project Development, Regulation and Emerging Markets
Babst Calland joins EUCI for "Renewable Gas: Project Development, Regulation and Emerging Markets," November 9-10, 2021. Renewable gas is increasingly gaining traction as a valuable resource in the decarbonization era. This symposium will serve as a forum for the energy sector to explore the applications and opportunities of this resource – specifically evaluating two categories of renewable gas: Renewable Natural Gas (RNG): pipeline-quality natural gas (biomethane) derived from processing, cleaning...