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...
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.