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.
38th Annual Verland Open
The Club at Nevillewood 1000 Nevillewood Drive, Presto, PA, United StatesBabst Calland supports Verland's 38th Annual Open on Monday, September 28, 2020. Verland is a nonprofit family of person-centric community homes and supports serving people with intellectual disabilities, many of whom have multiple physical challenges. In 32 community homes throughout the region, and at the 10-home main campus in Sewickley, Verland clients reside in settings that provide comfort, safety, and a dignified State-of-the-Heart lifestyle. Proceeds from this event allow Verland...
Shale Insight 2020
WebinarBabst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale Insight 2020, September 29-October 1, 2020. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in a new virtual event format, Shale Insight offers attendees, exhibitors and sponsors unprecedented access to the insights of industry-leading CEOs, high level elected and other public officials and expert thought leaders across the spectrum, all of whom play a critical role in crafting the public policy and technical landscape that...
Data Privacy Update – Ensuring Compliance Amidst an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Zoom WebinarThe data privacy regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly, and compliance has never been more important, particularly as the business world has been forced to become more digital as a result of the pandemic. On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Babst Calland Data Privacy Attorneys Justine Kasznica and Ashleigh Krick will review domestic and international data privacy and security laws, and how such laws may affect your business and online presence for...
EMLF’s 41st Annual Institute & Fall Symposium
WebinarBabst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its 41st Annual Institute & Fall Symposium, October 13,-17 2020. Don Bluedorn Attorney Donald Bluedorn will co-present "Ethics: Implicit Bias in the Law Firm Setting." Implicit Bias refers to when we have attitudes toward people or associate stereotypes without our conscious knowledge based on factors such as race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and age. This presentation will address...
Human Resources in the Work From Home World
Zoom WebinarAttorneys Steve Antonelli and John McCreary will lead a roundtable discussion on "Human Resources in the Work From Home World" for the Energy Leaders Network on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Human resources experts will discuss the challenges and perks of working from home/remotely during these crazy times. For more information, click here.
SEER’s 28th Fall Conference
WebinarBabst Calland joins the American Bar Association's Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER) for its 28th Fall Conference, October 19-27, 2020. SEER's Fall Conference is the premier forum for environmental, energy, and resources lawyers: a meeting place where practitioners can find the most current and sophisticated analyses of the complicated issues facing their practice. This year’s program will be held virtually and will offer the exceptional educational sessions, networking,...
Quaker Valley Council of Governments’ 2020 “Adapt” Dinner
WebinarBabst Calland joins Quaker Valley Council of Governments for its 2020 "Adapt" Dinner on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. For more information, click here.
2020 Annual Environmental Conference
WebinarAttorney Colleen Grace Donofrio will present "Surviving Investigations and Facility Inspections" during PA Chamber of Business and Industry's 2020 Environmental Conference on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. It is critical that companies are adequately prepared for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) inspections to avoid violations and compliance-related fines. Colleen will discuss: How to prepare for an inspection if you receive an early notice, what to...
CLE: Data Privacy – Ensuring Compliance Amidst and Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Zoom WebinarAttorneys Justine Kasznica and Ashleigh Krick will present a CLE on "Data Privacy – Ensuring Compliance Amidst and Evolving Regulatory Landscape" on Thursday, October 29, 2020. The data privacy regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly, and compliance has never been more important, particularly as the business world has been forced to become more digital as a result of the pandemic. Topics will include: Overview of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personal Information Protection...
Pipeline Safety Regulations
WebinarOn Friday, November 6, 2020, Attorneys Keith Coyle, James Curry and Brianne Kurdock will be instructors for EUCI's Pipeline Safety Regulations course. 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. This course will dive into developing an increased awareness of the scope and content of regulations...
State Clean Transportation Initiatives: Stepping Toward Success for High EV Adoption
WebinarAttorneys Julie Domike and Gina Falaschi will be co-panelists for the Environmental Law Institute's "State Clean Transportation Initiatives: Stepping Toward Success for High EV Adoption" webinar on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. The United States is experiencing a wave of state-led clean transportation initiatives that are gaining substantial momentum. Faced with insufficient action on the federal level to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, states are focusing their efforts on the sector that...
WEBINAR: Driving Solar Development and Policy in Pennsylvania
WebinarAttorney Ben Clapp will be a panelist for "Driving Solar Development and Policy in Pennsylvania" on Thursday, November 12, 2020. This webinar will be hosted by Carnegie Mellon University’s Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation as part of its "Energy, Resilience, and COVID-19 – Pivoting in 2020" Webinar Series and will continue the discussion on the future of energy policy, turning the focus to solar development. Can multiple technologies...
Tech 50 Awards: 25th Anniversary Celebration
Zoom WebinarBabst Calland joins the Pittsburgh Technology Council for its Tech 50 Awards on Wednesday, November 12, 2020. The Tech 50 Awards honors technology innovation in our region. This virtual event will take a deeper dive into the Finalist companies and CEO of the Year Finalists to learn what makes them successful and see how they have exemplified the 2020 event theme: REDEFINE. RECHARGE. For more information, click here.
Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards
Fairmont Pittsburgh 510 Market Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesBabst Calland joins Smart Business for their Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Since 2014, the Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards has recognized 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 this special celebration, and three organizations will receive specialty awards for their achievements in three...
COVID-19 & Workers Comp Q&A
Zoom WebinarAttorneys John McCreary and David White will join the Keystone Contractors Association (KCA) for a COVID-19 & Workers Comp Q&A on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases the past few weeks, there has also been an uptick in the number of questions from employers related to workers compensation. To help construction companies navigate through these challenging times, the KCA has created an opportunity for construction...