Substantial Revisions to PADEP’s Revised Chapter 78/78a Regulations & Their Impact
Regional Learning AllianceA Special Regulatory & Technical Oil & Gas Training Seminar A free collaborative and timely training seminar featuring a panel of legal and technical advisors who will address upcoming revisions to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Chapter 78 regulations. Topics will include the most substantial changes affecting conventional and unconventional operations, such as: a new public resource process, the "area of review" for abandoned and orphaned wells, water replacement standards,...
Northeast US & Canada Petrochemical Construction Conference 2016
The Northeast & Canada Petrochemical Construction Conference (June 27-28, Pittsburgh) specifically focuses on the planned 2nd wave of Petrochemical mega projects in the North East US and Canada region. The shale gas boom in North America has transformed petrochemical manufacturers in the US & Canada from high-cost producers of key petrochemicals and resins to some of the lowest-cost producers globally, second only to the Middle East, ushering in a wave...
Endangered and Threatened Crayfish in the Guyandotte and Big Sandy Watersheds: Understanding and Dealing with the FWS Listings
Chief Logan State ParkA free collaborative and timely briefing featuring a panel of legal and technical advisors who will address the recently finalized Endangered Species Act protections for Appalachian Crayfish in Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia. Topics will include an overview of legal requirements and enforcement of the endangered Species Act, key aspects of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Listings, and potential options for projects located in affected watersheds, as well as...
Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.’s 25th Annual Charity Golf Outing
The Penn State Blue & White CoursesJoin us on July 23, 2016 for Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.'s 25th Annual Charity Golf Outing. Proceeds of this outing will benefit the Centre County Youth Service Bureau, Juniata Valley YMCA, Pregnancy Resource Clinic, Cub Scout Pack 352, Taproot Kitchen, Clarion County YMCA and Tioga County Branch YMCA.
2016 Annual PA Municipal Legal Update
Lawrence H. Baumiller will present on Land Use and Zoning Ordinances on Thursday, August 4, 2016. This presentation will focus on recently-decided cases affecting municipal zoning ordinances and will also provide an update on pending appellate cases that could have a significant statewide impact on land use law. This presentation is ideal not only for elected and appointed officials, but also for solicitors and municipal planners.
IOGA WV Summer Meeting
Join us at IOGA WV's Annual Summer Meeting at the Greenbrier.
5th Annual MLBC Fall Charity Golf Outing
Valley Brook Country ClubThe MLBC is excited to be hosting the 8th Annual Spring Charity Golf Event! More than $150,000 has been donated to WVU Children’s Hospital over the past 7 years and we hope to make a significant donation again this year. We’re also excited to announce that this year’s outing will also benefit the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh!
Women’s Energy Network’s 2nd Annual Boots and Ballgowns Gala
Join us at the Women's Energy Network's 2nd Annual Boots and Ballgowns Gala benefiting Pennsylvania Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (PA CASA). WEN Appalachia will be celebrating achievements and contributions since becoming a chapter five years ago, and to network with other dedicated WEN members from all over the country.
The PA Coal Alliance’s 13th Annual Black Diamond Dinner & Keystone Safety Reclamation Awards
Join us at The PA Coal Alliance's 13th Annual Black Diamond Dinner & Keystone Safety And Reclamation Awards at the Pepsi Cola Roadhouse.
Attorney Engagement Letters: A Liability or a Valuable Risk Management Tool?
BabstCalland_Pit_0119Presented by: Bethann Lloyd 12:00-12:15 PM: Confirmation of a lawyer’s fees – ethical requirements 12:15-12:30 PM: Form letters – defending legal malpractice claims - Risk Management 12:30-12:45 PM: Fee confirmation basics with discussion of how to maximize your firm’s engagement letter 12:45-1:00 PM: Conflict waivers/Letters of referral *This seminar qualifies for one Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia CLE credit.
7th Law of Shale Plays Conference
The 7th Law of Shale Plays Conference, presented by the Institute for Energy Law and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation, will be held September 7-8, 2016. The Law of Shale Plays Conference brings together clients and legal professionals servicing all components of the energy industry for outstanding continuing legal education focused on issues affecting shale plays. The conference will provide timely legal updates on important litigation, transactional and regulatory issues...
The 6th Annual Shale Insight Conference
David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. , Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us at the 6th Annual SHALE INSIGHT™ Conference, taking place September 21-22 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. Hosted by The Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC), the Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA) and the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association (WVONGA), SHALE INSIGHT 2016 will provide participants a front-row seat for the most important discussions on shale development, featuring some of the most prominent industry and...
NALA Charity Golf Outing
Quicksilver Golf Club 2000 Quicksilver Rd. , McDonald, PA, United StatesJoin us at the Quicksilver Golf Club on September 22, 2016 for the NALA Charity Golf Outing.
Navigating Legal & Regulatory Challenges in the Conventional Oil & Gas Industry: Protecting Your Business & Minimizing Exposure
Rustic Lodge 2199 Oakland Ave. , Indiana , PA, United StatesBabst Calland is sponsoring a collaborative and timely training seminar for conventional oil and gas operations addressing creditor/debtor rights, well plugging and site remediation, and pipeline safety. Babst Calland Presenters David Ross Erica Dausch Jean Mosites Kevin Garber Keith Coyle
CLE Program – Pool/Unitization, Oil & Gas Reservations
BabstCalland_Pit_0119Babst Calland attorney Bruce F. Rudoy will present a CLE program on "Pool/Unitization, Oil & Gas Reservations."
2016 AAPL Appalachian Land Institute
Doubletree Pittsburgh - Meadow Lands 340 Racetrack Rd. , Washington, PA, United StatesJoin us at AAPL's 2016 Appalachian Land Institute held this year in Washington, Pa. on October 6-7, 2016. This popular event consists of a day and a half of excellent and topical presentations. There will be an MLBC/NALA/SAAPL hosted dinner on October 6 for an extra fee. For more information or to register, click here.
Invent Penn State: Venture & IP Conference
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel 215 Innovation Blvd. , State College , PA, United StatesJoin us at the Invent Penn State, Venture & IP Conference, October 6-7, 2016. The event will include a networking reception, exhibitors, Venture Connection, educational panels, University Technology Showcase and prominent speakers.
WVONGA Fall Meeting
Oglebay Resort & Conference Center 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV, United StatesJoin us for the WVONGA Spring Meeting and enjoy a couple of days of education, networking, and enjoyment!
ACBA Association of Municipal and School Solicitors Meeting
ACBA Headquarters 436 Seventh, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDonald C. Bluedorn II and Kathy K. Condo, shareholders at Babst Calland, will give a presentation at the monthly meeting of the Association of Municipal and School Solicitors Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association on October 20, 2016, entitled What’s Going on with Our Drinking Water? The presentation will address recent water contamination headlines, provide an overview of the existing regulatory program, review third party suit issues, and offer...
Energy & Mineral Law Foundation’s Kentucky Mineral Law Conference
Hilton Downtown Lexington Hotel 389 W. Vine St. , Lexington, KY, United StatesJoin us at the EMLF Kentucky Mineral Law Conference on October 19-20, 2016 at the Hilton Downtown Lexington Hotel. Change is Coming: 2016 Pipeline Safety Regulatory and Legislative Update The U.S. Brianne K. Kurdock Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) currently has several significant rulemakings pending. In addition, in June 2016, Congress passed the PIPES Act (Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of...