Webinars
Social Media: Friend, foe, or a little of both?
Attorney Mychal Schulz will be presenting "Social Media: Friend, foe, or a little of both?" on Monday, September 17, 2018. Social media can be an effective and economical way to share information about your company, but what happens when it goes wrong? Learn the basics of effective social media use, platforms available, and how to navigate the dark side of social media with our trend talkers. For more information, click here....
Webinar – Leaking Methane: Natural Gas, Climate Change, and Uncertainty
Attorney Jean Mosites will be the moderator for the Environmental Law Institute's "Leaking Methane: Natural Gas, Climate Change, and Uncertainty" webinar on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. For more information, click here.
Aftermarket Defeat Devices: Enforcing & Mitigating Mobile Air Pollution
Attorney Julie Domike will be a panelist for the Environmental Law Institute's "Aftermarket Defeat Devices: Enforcing & Mitigating Mobile Air Pollution" webinar on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Enforcing mobile source pollution, such as from motor vehicles, has become increasingly challenging as consumers and industry have turned to aftermarket “defeat devices” that may provide perceived benefits like enhanced fuel efficiency but exacerbate the emission of air pollutants. Mobile sources account for...
9th Annual Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference
Attorney Mychal Schulz will present "Update: The Nuisance Nuisance" as a webinar for the West Virginia Manufacturers Association's (WVMA) 9th Annual Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Like a gnat that refuses to go away, nuisance claims continue to be filed in the region against companies in the oil and natural gas industry. In this presentation, Mr. Schulz provides an overview of how nuisance laws have...
Webinar: COVID-19 Panel Discussion – Ask the Attorneys
Attorney David White will be a panelist for the Keystone Contractors Association's "COVID-19 Panel Discussion - Ask the Attorneys" webinar on Thursday, May 14, 2020. For more information, please contact the Keystone Contractors Association.
CLE Program: Venture Mechanics 101
Zoom WebinarAttorneys Justine Kasznica and Michael Fink will present a CLE program on "Venture Mechanics 101" on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
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...
Coffee with NAIOP Pittsburgh
Zoom WebinarAttorney David White will join other top industry leaders in the region to discuss current insights, questions, and challenges faced in commercial real estate at the next Coffee with NAIOP Pittsburgh via Zoom on Thursday, June 11, 2020. For more information, click here.
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...
To the World We Dream About
WebinarBabst Calland joins the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for "To the World We Dream About," a virtual fundraiser and celebration, on Thursday, September 10, 2020. The celebration entertainers will be Tony Award® winner André De Shields and Tony nominee Eva Noblezada, both current members of the Grammy® Award-winning cast of HADESTOWN. The festivities will start at 7:30 p.m. with a grand overture, followed by the evening’s entertainment and private breakout rooms...
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.