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...
DUG East-Marcellus-Utica Midstream Conference – ESG Spotlight
WebinarAttorney Jean Mosites will be a co-speaker for "ESG Spotlight: Beyond Simply Satisfying Investors' Demands" during the DUG East-Marcellus-Utica Midstream Conference on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. One of Appalachia's top operators has increased its net-zero goals. What is the particular strategies they are pursuing in the Marcellus and Utica region to achieve those goals and how is it letting investors and the public know. Also, what are investors demanding, and...
Past, Present and Future of Environmental Enforcement: Perspectives of Former EPA Air Enforcement Attorneys
WebinarJulie Domike Attorneys Julie Domike and Clara Poffenberger will co-present "Past, Present and Future of Environmental Enforcement: Perspectives of Former EPA Air Enforcement Attorneys" to the A&WMA Baltimore-Washington Chapter on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Based on over 30 years’ individual experience with a variety of clients and air issues, these nationally recognized Clean Air Act attorneys will provide perspectives on the 50-year history of environmental enforcement as well as the...
2020 Bankruptcy Symposium
Zoom WebinarBabst Calland joins the Allegheny County Bar Association's Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section for its 33rd Annual Western District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Symposium on Friday, December 11, 2020. The Pittsburgh area's premier bankruptcy law event, the Bankruptcy Symposium offers a full day of programming geared for bankruptcy law practitioners. Attendees will hear the latest on bankruptcy law trends, practices and cases from seasoned practitioners and judges. For more information, click...
2020 PIOGATech Air Quality Compliance Training
WebinarAttorneys Kevin Garber and Jean Mosites will co-present "Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and Post-Election Updates" during the 2020 PIOGATech Air Quality Compliance Training on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. This Training will include the following topics: An Overview of Air Quality Regulations Affecting Oil and Gas Industry An Intro to ProMax for O & G Emission Estimates An Overview of Methods for Identifying and Estimating Methane Emissions Air Dispersion Modeling...
Implicit Bias in Legal Settings – Why and How to Disrupt It
Zoom WebinarOn Tuesday, December 15, 2020, Attorney Don Bluedorn will co-present "Implicit Bias in Legal Settings - Why and How to Disrupt It," to the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC). This session will define Implicit Bias and identify ways in which it poses challenges for groups under-represented in the legal profession. The presenters will discuss the Bostock decision and how Implicit Bias affects hiring and other...
48th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium
Babst Calland joins the West Virginia Coal Association for its 48th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. For more information, click here.
Special Institute on Solar Power
WebinarAs the solar industry grows, the universe of legal issues surrounding solar development grows with it. With clients diversifying and practices growing — what do lawyers need to know to be successful? On January 26-28, 2021, solar energy industry personnel and attorneys focused on solar developments, including Babst Calland's Ben Clapp, will present on the myriad of legal, financial, and practical considerations for solar power projects during the Energy &...
Cybersecurity Update – Empowering In-House Counsel in Support of More Proactive Cybersecurity and Defense of Corporate Networks
Zoom WebinarConcurrent with the rise in the frequency and the sophistication of cyber-attacks, organizations are increasingly adding legal leaders to teams with strategic cybersecurity oversight and responsibilities. On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Babst Calland’s Carl Ronald will join PacketViper President Ken Wolf and CTO Donald Gray to review fundamental network-related cybersecurity concepts for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC). Topics covered will include: The Solarwinds third-party...
Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Virtual Issues & Eggs Legislative Breakfast 2021
WebinarBabst Calland joins the Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce for it's annual Issues & Eggs Legislative Breakfast on Monday, February 8, 2021. For more than 50 years, Issues & Eggs has served as an enriching kickoff for the legislative session and shines a spotlight on policies that promote Kanawha County business and advance economic development and growth throughout the state. This year's virtual event includes: Keynote remarks by West Virginia's...
Pipelines 101 – Basic Principles of Onshore Pipelines
WebinarOn Thursday, February 16, 2021, Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will be an instructor 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...
Oil and Gas Environmental and Regulatory Institute
Attorney Lisa Bruderly will present "The State of Waters of the U.S. Classification and What This Means for Your Permit," Attorney Kathy Condo will co-present "Regulatory Potpourri" and Attorney Kevin Garber will co-present "Produced Water: A State by State Regulatory Approach" at the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation's (EMLF) Oil and Gas Environmental and Regulatory Institute, February 16-18, 2021. Lisa Bruderly Kathy Condo Kevin Garber
2021 APA Kickoff Event
Bella Sera 414 Morganza Rd., Canonsburg, PA, United StatesOn Tuesday, February 16, 2021, Attorney Keith Coyle will speak at the 2021 Appalachian Pipeliners Association (APA) Kickoff Event on the implications of the 2020 election on the energy industry. For more information, click here.
2021 Virtual Appalachian Land Institute
WebinarOn Thursday, February 18, 2021, Attorneys Nik Tysiak and Chuck Saffer will join the Michael Late Benedum Chapter of the American Association of Professional Landmen for its 2021 Virtual Appalachian Land Institute (ALI). Nik will present "Practical Usage of the Ohio Dormant Mineral Act and Marketable Title Act" and Chuck will serve on the 2021 ALI Committee. For more information, click here. Nik Tysiak Chuck Saffer
MBA’s Construction Industry Evening of Excellence
WebinarBabst Calland joins the Master Builders' Association (MBA) for its Construction Industry Evening of Excellence on Thursday, February 25, 2021. The Construction Industry Evening of Excellence is a celebration of the region’s great building construction industry heritage. This event brings together the people that represent every facet of the construction process with a commitment to excellence in each and every construction project. This commitment to excellence is on display during...
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...