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.
POWER Promises – A Night of Hope
VirtualBabst Calland joins POWER Promises - A Night of Hope on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. 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...
2021 PIOGA Spring Meeting
Rivers CasinoAttorneys Kevin Garber and Jean Mosites will co-present "Pipeline Pitfalls - Legal Challenges & Obstacles" during the 2021 PIOGA Spring Meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. For more information, click here. Kevin Garber Jean Mosites
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...
ASA’s Annual Networking Evening
Rivers CasinoBabst Calland joins the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) for its Annual Networking Evening on Thursday, May 20, 2021. For more information, click here.
GO-WV Spring Swing Golf Outing
Berry Hills Country ClubBabst Calland joins Go-WV for its Spring Swing Golf Outing on Monday, June 7, 2021. For more information, click here.
Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia’s Annual Meeting
Babst Calland joins the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia for its Annual Meeting, June 9-11, 2021. For more information, click here.
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.
EMLF’s 42nd Annual Institute
Peabody Hotel 118 S. Second Street, Memphis, TNBabst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its 42nd Annual Institute, June 20-22, 2021. Attorney Jim Curry will be a co-panelist for "Carbon Capture/Storage." Many policymakers advocate widespread use of carbon capture and storage (CCS) to help address climate change. Investors are starting to evaluate CCS projects and several states have promulgated CCS regulations or are considering such rules. These developments are important to several segments...
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
GOH Annual Charity Golf Outing
Mergers & AcquisitionsBabst Calland joins Glenn O. Hawbaker (GOH) for its Annual Charity Golf Outing on Saturday, July 17, 2021. For more information, click here.
CBICC’s “Driving Centre County’s Economy Golf Tournament”
Babst Calland joins the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC) for its "Driving Centre County's Economy Golf Tournament" on Thursday, July 22, 2021. For more information, click here.