Webinars
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...
Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards
VirtualBabst Calland joins Smart Business for their Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Since 2014, the Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards recognize the top executives of the 50 smartest companies in the Greater Pittsburgh region for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations. All 50 winners will be honored at a special celebration, and three organizations will receive specialty awards for their achievements in three category...
Green Hydrogen 101
VirtualBabst Calland joins EUCI for "Green Hydrogen 101," December 7-8, 2021. Green hydrogen as a clean energy resource has attracted the attention of governments and businesses worldwide, and has become a central part of many nations’ decarbonization plans. 2021 has already been a defining year for green hydrogen development with a marked increase in deals in the past few months. The strategic implementation of green hydrogen could revolutionize value chains...
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill | What Natural Resources and Energy Lawyers Need to Know
VirtualBabst Calland joins the The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (formerly the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation) for "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill | What Natural Resources and Energy Lawyers Need to Know" on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Attorneys Jim Curry and Sean McGovern will co-present "Energy Sources and Production." Topics include: Programs to plug orphaned oil and gas wells and remediate and restore well sites; Background on potential...
PHMSA Gas Gathering Rule Webinar
WebinarOn Thursday, January 13, 2022, Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will present a webinar on the "PHMSA Gas Gathering Rule" for the Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA). On November 15, 2021, the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a final rule for onshore gas gathering lines. The final rule, which represents the culmination of a decade-long rulemaking process, establishes new safety standards and reporting requirements for historically exempt gas...
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.