Shale Insight 2020
2020-09-29 10:00 - 2020-10-01 12:45 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Babst 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 defines shale gas development around the world. Learn from insightful technical and public affairs sessions, national keynote addresses, and the most relevant topic discussions affecting the industry today to jump ahead of the competition and gain that inside edge directly from the industry’s most influential leaders and innovators.
Attorneys Lisa Bruderly and Keith Coyle will be panelists for “Pipeline Development: Legal Challenges and Federal Permitting Issues.” Join leading legal and industry analysts for an insightful panel discussion focusing on the current legal challenges and federal permitting issues facing pipeline projects. Timely topics to be examined include the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision on pipeline crossings beneath the Appalachian Trail, court challenges and proposed changes to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Nationwide Permit 12 , revisions to 401 water quality certification requirements and the proposed definition of “habitat” under the Endangered Species Act regulations.
Attorneys Kevin Garber and Jean Mosites will be panelists for “Water and Waste Handling: Studies and Stories.” This session will discuss the trends in water and waste storage, transport, recycling and disposal practices across the Tri-state area. Join industry and legal analysts as they provide an overview of the latest state and federal regulatory developments, and how those developments intersect with current industry pressures. Panelists also will discuss and provide expert analysis on the results of produced water studies by USEPA and the Marcellus Shale Coalition.
Lisa Bruderly
Keith Coyle
Kevin Garber
Jean Mosites

EMLF’s 41st Annual Institute & Fall Symposium
2020-10-13 10:00 - 2020-10-17 12:00 | Webinar
Babst 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 how discrimination is viewed in the model ethical rules, the ABA efforts to emphasize discrimination as professional misconduct, the recent Bostock decision extending employment protections to LGBTQ persons, and answer questions such as how does implicit/unknown bias affect hiring and other personnel decisions? How do implicit biases become subjective factors that influence objective employee evaluation categories? (e.g. associates may be evaluated based on an objective standard of hours billed, but how do partner biases influence the work they are given and projects they are involved in that then generate these hours?). What are best practices for addressing implicit bias in yourself and in the workplace?
Attorneys Ben Clapp, Julie Domike and Kevin Garber will co-present “Implications of Growing Climate Change Momentum for the Energy Industry.” Increased public concern about addressing climate change has resulted in a building momentum of political and public pressure to transition to a low-carbon economy. This pressure has spurred novel litigation theories, far-reaching legislative proposals, shareholder activism, corporate climate change policies and other business responses. This program will address:

Some of the sources of this this pressure – lenders, investors, insurers
Key U.S. legal decisions and ongoing litigation related to climate change
Prominent federal and state legislation (including recent developments the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in the northeast states),
How corporations in the energy industry are reacting – corporate sustainability announcements and goals, SEC filings, restructuring and divestitures

Ben Clapp
Julie Domike
Kevin Garber

For more information, click here.

SEER's 28th Fall Conference
2020-10-19 - 2020-10-27 | Webinar
Babst 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, keynote presentations, and sponsor access the conference is known for. For more information, click here.

2020 Annual Environmental Conference
2020-10-28 08:00 - 2020-10-29 12:30 | Webinar
Attorney 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 do during the inspection, and how to analyze results of the inspection.
A company’s rights during an inspection with emphasis on unannounced inspections.
Best practices to swiftly take corrective action to ensure compliance.

48th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium
2021-01-12
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.

Smart Business Dealmakers Conference - M&A in a Post-COVID World
2021-03-04 08:30 - 14:00 | Webinar
Babst 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 entrepreneurs and industry-seasoned service providers offer a deep dive into how to make sure you’re checking the right boxes before you go to market—during the deal and post-close.
The Dealmakers Conference connects thousands of local dealmakers – from middle-market CEOs to top investors and lenders to leading M&A advisers. With sessions ranging from raising capital to buying and selling companies to alternative asset investing, this conference covers the breadth of the M&A landscape and will focus on the pandemic’s impact on dealmaking. For more information, click here.

Renewable Gas in the Energy Industry
2021-03-23 07:45 - 2021-03-24 23:30 | Webinar
On 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 Annual Hydrogen Markets Americas Virtual Conference
2021-05-05 12:00 - 2021-05-06 17:00 | Webinar
On 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 the Gulf Coast and Northeast
Canada’s initiatives and ties to existing industries

For more information, click here.

2021 PIOGA Spring Meeting
2021-05-19 08:00 - 19:00 | Rivers Casino
Attorneys 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

Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia's Annual Meeting
2021-06-09 12:00 - 2021-06-11 16:00
Babst Calland joins the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia for its Annual Meeting, June 9-11, 2021. For more information, click here.

EMLF’s 42nd Annual Institute
2021-06-20 14:00 - 2021-06-22 16:30 | Peabody Hotel, 118 S. Second Street, Memphis, TN, 38103
Babst 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 of the energy industry—oil & gas, coal, and electricity generation. This panel will address:

When mineral interests have been severed, who has authority to authorize CCS—the surface owner or mineral owner?
How will CCS projects affect rights and duties of oil and gas lessees?
What regulations govern CCS and what is happening on the regulatory front?
What tax incentives exist to incentivize CCS?
What distinctions do property law, regulations, and tax law make between enhanced oil recovery projects that incidentally sequester carbon and projects for carbon disposal?

For more information, click here.

2021 GO-WV Summer Meeting
2021-08-01 10:00 - 2021-08-03 22:00 | The Greenbrier, 300 W Main St. , White Sulphur Springs , WV, 24986, United States
Babst Calland joins GO-WV for its Summer Meeting, August 1-3, 2021. For more information, click here.

12th Law of Shale Plays Conference
2021-09-15 09:25 - 2021-09-16 15:25 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins the Institute for Energy Law and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) at the 12th Law of Shale Plays Conference, September 15-16, 2021. 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 attendees.
Attorney Jennifer Hicks will be the moderator for “In-House Counsel Panel.” This panel of senior industry lawyers will address the concerns of general counsel in operating and developing shale plays and getting products to market.
For more information, click here.

Shale Insight 2021
2021-09-28 17:00 - 2021-09-30 14:00
Babst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale Insight 2021, September 28-30, 2021. Shale Insight offers participants unprecedented interaction with industry-leading CEOs, elected officials and thought leaders, all of whom play a critical role in crafting the public policy and technical landscape that defines shale gas development around the world. Insightful technical and public affairs sessions, national keynote addresses, and networking receptions will provide attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors unique access to the industry’s most influential leaders and innovators.
Attorney Jim Curry will lead the “Hydrogen Opportunities for the Natural Gas Industry” panel. Hydrogen has emerged as a potential solution to address unprecedented decarbonization demands from investors, customers and governments. It has applications as a fuel, an energy storage medium and as a means to reduce carbon emissions from various industrial and transportation sectors. The natural gas industry is well-positioned to leverage its expertise and infrastructure to take a leading role on hydrogen. This session will provide listeners with the basics on hydrogen, its many potential uses, the legal framework of how hydrogen production, transportation and use are regulated, and how they fit within the natural gas industry.
Attorney Kevin Garber will lead the “Timely Considerations for Carbon Capture and Storage” panel. Stakeholders are more interested than ever in carbon reductions, and CCS is critical to meeting those needs. But significant challenges remain. This session will address the latest technical information, legal and regulatory obstacles, and business issues, including the status of Section 45Q credits in the U.S. tax code, related to CCS development.
For more information, click here.
Jim Curry
Kevin Garber

University of Charleston's Women and the Law Conference
2021-10-11 09:00 - 16:15
Babst Calland joins the University of Charleston for its Women and the Law Conference titled “When There are Nine” on Monday, October 11, 2021. This conference is an informational opportunity for those considering a career in law and will address issues of equity, inclusion, advancement, and leadership. State Supreme Court justices, legal advocates, practicing attorneys, and others will offer a unique perspective on women and the law. Special guests will include a wide range of professionals in the field of law, including a US District Court judge, attorneys from several area firms, legal advocates from Mountain State Justice and Legal Aid, and those who have taken their law degree in unexpected directions. For more information, click here.

EMLF’s Fall Symposium
2021-10-12 20:00 - 2021-10-14 20:00 | Hilton Lexington/Downtown, 369 W Vine St. , Lixington, KY, 40507, United States
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its Fall Symposium, October 12,-14 2021.
On Wednesday, October 13, US Senator Shelley Moore Capito will participate in a conversation with her son, Moore Capito, a Babst Calland Shareholder and member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, about the bipartisan infrastructure bill and other legislative priorities, and their potential impact on the energy industry.
Also on Wednesday, October 13, Attorney Steve Silverman will present “An Update on the Ohio Dormant Mineral Act and Marketable Title Act,” covering recent litigation concerning the Ohio Dormant Mineral Act and Marketable Title Act, including the Ohio Supreme Court ruling in Erickson v. Morrison, and a discussion of best practices as a result of ongoing litigation and unresolved issues.
For more information, click here.
Moore Capito
Steve Silverman

SEER's 29th Fall Conference
2021-10-13 11:00 - 2021-10-15 16:30 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins the American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER) for its 29th Fall Conference, October 13-15, 2021. 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, keynote presentations, and sponsor access the conference is known for. For more information, click here.

The Natural Gas Conference and Expo
2021-10-17 16:00 - 2021-10-20 16:00
Babst Calland joins the Southern Gas Association for the Natural Gas Conference & Expo, October 17-20, 2021. For more information, click here.

39th Annual PACA Meeting
2021-11-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Hotel Hershey
Attorney Kevin Garber will present “Land Use/Zoning: The Impact on Our Industry” at Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association’s (PACA) 39th Annual Meeting on Monday, November 15, 2021. Kevin will discuss land use zoning and the impact on the industry, as well as actions they need to take to better position themselves as they expand and renew their operations. For more information, click here.

Renewable Gas: Project Development, Regulation and Emerging Markets
2021-11-09 07:45 - 2021-11-10 11:00
Babst Calland joins EUCI for “Renewable Gas: Project Development, Regulation and Emerging Markets,” November 9-10, 2021. Renewable gas is increasingly gaining traction as a valuable resource in the decarbonization era. This symposium will serve as a forum for the energy sector to explore the applications and opportunities of this resource – specifically evaluating two categories of renewable gas:

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG): pipeline-quality natural gas (biomethane) derived from processing, cleaning and treating raw biogas; primarily from landfills, wastewater treatment plants, and animal manure. It is interchangeable with natural gas and carbon neutral.
Renewable Hydrogen or Green Hydrogen: hydrogen produced without emitting greenhouse gases as a by-product. It can be generated from renewable electricity by electrolysis, from biogas by steam reforming, and biomass through thermal conversion.

Attendees will gain in-depth knowledge about these renewable gas resources, with sessions providing comprehensive coverage of their involved technologies & production processes, market outlook & project economics, and related policy & regulatory initiatives.
Expert discussions will also address the potential roles of renewable gas to: utilize existing infrastructure (thus mitigating stranded assets), serve as an energy storage resource (power to gas), and support decarbonization efforts and high penetrations of renewable energy on the grid.
Attorney Gary Steinbauer will be the moderator for “The Regulatory & Policy Landscape: Decarbonization, Natural Gas & Renewable Gas Initiatives” on Tuesday, November 9. Topics include:

RNG in the Biden Administration

The Renewable Fuel Standard in 2021: How We Got Here
EPA on the RFS and Post 2022 Set Rule

Various States Approaches to RNG:

Califonia’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard
Oregon SB 98 Implementation and SB 844
Minnesota’s National Gas Innovation Act

For more information, click here.

Green Hydrogen 101
2021-12-07 07:50 - 2021-12-08 11:00 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins EUCI for “Green Hydrogen 101,” December 7-8, 2021. Green hydrogen as a clean energy resource has attracted the attention of governments and businesses worldwide, and has become a central part of many nations’ decarbonization plans. 2021 has already been a defining year for green hydrogen development with a marked increase in deals in the past few months. The strategic implementation of green hydrogen could revolutionize value chains in the energy industry. Green hydrogen could fuel vehicles, be used for heating, and be used in industries that have no economically viable alternative to fossil fuels. But without a strategic route to green hydrogen at scale, these efforts toward hydrogen implementation won’t contribute to net zero targets.
This seminar brings together leading utilities, developers and industry experts to explore the regulatory and economic implications of green hydrogen, plus the fundamentals of production, storage and distribution.
Attorney Ben Clapp will present “Hydrogen Policy: Regulations and Incentives” on Tuesday, December 7. The initial large-scale deployment of green hydrogen will likely be led by government mandates and the availability of incentive programs. This session will explore the state, federal and international policies, programs, and initiatives accelerating the adoption of green hydrogen by utility companies.
For more information, click here.

2022 GO-WV Winter Meeting
2022-01-19 07:30 - 2022-01-20 14:40 | Charleston Marriott Town Center, 200 Lee St. E, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Babst Calland joins GO-WV for its 2022 Winter Meeting. January 19-20, 2022. For more information, click here.

Smart Business Dealmakers Conference- The M&A Boom: Can It Last?
2022-02-23 | Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins Smart Business for its Dealmakers Conference, “The M&A Boom: Can It Last?,” on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Attorney Kevin Wills will be a co-panelist for “What Factors Are Impacting Your Deal … and How To Address Them.” As the deal market continues to be hot, transactions like capital raises, company sales, acquisitions, and liquidity events continue to occur at a rapid pace. But it’s become clear that some things have changed. Join Kevin and a panel of M&A experts, PE professionals, and C-Suite executives as they delve into what they’re experiencing, and which factors are causing changes in deal preparation and deal terms.
The Smart Business Dealmakers Conference connects hundreds of local dealmakers — from middle-market CEOs to top investors and lenders to leading M&A advisers. With sessions ranging from raising capital to selling companies, this conference covers the breadth of the M&A landscape. For more information, click here.

Platts' Hydrogen Markets Americas Conference
2022-03-30 14:00 - 2022-04-01 12:30 | InterContinental San Diego, San Diego, CA/Online
Babst Calland joins Platts for its Hydrogen Markets Americas Conference, March 30-April 1, 2022. Attorney Jim Curry will be a co-panelist for “DOE Support for Regional Hydrogen Hubs.” This panel will discuss:

DOE funding and proposals
Working with regional hubs
Progress in building out hydrogen infrastructure
Implications for national hydrogen projects
Updates on some important regional hubs: Ohio Valley, Los Angeles, Houston, & Wyoming

For more information, click here.

2022 PIOGA Spring Meeting
2022-04-06 08:00 - 19:00 | Rivers Casino
Attorneys Kevin Garber and Jean Mosites will co-present an “Environmental Year in Review and Outlook for 2022” during PIOGA’s Spring Meeting on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. For more information, click here.
Kevin Garber
Jean Mosites

PBI's 2022 Environmental Law Forum
2022-04-13 09:00 - 2022-04-14 16:00 | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
Babst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its 2022 Environmental Law Forum April 13-14, 2022. For more information, click here.

2022 Keystone Space Collaborative Inaugural Conference
2022-04-20 08:00 - 2022-04-21 15:00 | Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Attorney Justine Kasznica who is also the Board Chair of the Keystone Space Collaborative, kicks off the inaugural Keystone Space Collaborative conference that is taking place April 20-21, 2022 at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, PA.
For details on the event, click here.

2022 AAPL & EMLF Joint Land Institute
2022-04-27 18:00 - 2022-04-28 18:00 | Pittsburgh Airport Marriott
Attorney Nik Tysiak will present a “Case Law Update” during the AAPL & EMLF Joint Land Institute, April 27-28, 2022. This session will encompass land and leasing case law updates for Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. For more information, click here.

Marcellus Shale Coalition's 2022 Annual Member Meeting
2022-06-08 09:30 - 2022-06-09 19:00 | Omni Bedford Springs, 2138 Business 220, Bedford, PA, 15522, United States
Babst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition, June 8-9, 2022, for its Annual Meeting. In addition to a full slate of committee meetings and networking opportunities, members will have an opportunity to hear from some of the industry’s top C-level executives at the General Membership Meeting. For more information, click here.

EMLF’s 43rd Annual Institute
2022-06-12 09:00 - 2022-06-14 12:15 | Omni Amelia Island Resort, 39 Beach Lagoon Road, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its 43rd Annual Institute, June 12-14, 2022.
Attorneys Katrina Bowers and Josh Snyder will present a “Litigation/Energy Law Update.” From cases challenging royalty payments to title disputes, courts have rendered a variety of decisions over the past year impacting the energy industry. This session will cover updates in energy-related litigation over the past year in the various oil and gas producing states.
For more information, click here.
Katrina Bowers
Josh Snyder
