Energy & Mineral Law Foundation's Kentucky Mineral Law Conference
2019-10-16 - 2019-10-17 | Hilton Lexington/Downtown, 369 W Vine St. , Lixington, KY, 40507, United States
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation’s (EMLF) for its Kentucky Mineral Law Conference, October 16-17, 2019. Attorney Kevin Douglass will be co-presenting on “Investigation Techniques to Support and Refute Allegations of Mine Subsidence Damages.” This presentation will focus on the importance of in-house corporate energy counsel’s identification of their client (the company vs. individual employees) in situations where potential conflicts can arise and will feature a discussion of the real life experience of Penn State University general counsel in the Jerry Sandusky case, as well as other fact situations. The presentation will also cover in-house legal advice vs. business communications, waiver, the risks associated with email communications and the work product doctrine. For more information, click here.

Shale Insight 2019
2019-10-22 10:00 - 2019-10-24 12:00 (America/New_York) | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. , Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join Babst Calland at Shale Insight 2019, October 22-24, 2019. 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 high-powered networking sessions will provide attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors unprecedented access to the industry’s most influential leaders and innovators.
Attorneys Blaine Lucas and Krista Staley will be participating in a session titled “Beyond Zoning: Other Local Government Issues Encountered By Oil and Gas Operations.” This program will provide an overview of non-zoning regulations operators encounter at the local level and address best management practices operators can implement to mitigate impacts on their projects.
Attorneys Kevin Garber and Jay Hammond will be participating in a session titled “Water and Waste Management: New Trends in Water Procurement and Treatment.” As the play has matured, trends in water procurement, management and transfers have changed with increased focus on pipeline solutions. Water-related technologies and logistics have evolved with increasing reuse of produced water. Hear from industry experts on these topics as well as the latest trends in water management, particularly related to water transfers and sharing agreements.
Blaine Lucas
Krista Staley
Kevin Garber
Jay Hammond

SHALE GAS LAW 2019
2019-11-08 - 2019-11-09 | WVU College of Law, 101 Law School Dr. , Morgantown , WV, 26506, United States
Attorneys Kip Power and Shannon Rutherford will present “Clean Water Act Sections 401, 404 and 505: Citizen Suits Based on Water Quality Certifications for Energy Projects,” at WVU College of Law’s Shale Gas Law 2019 on November 8-9, 2019.
A state must issue a water quality certification under Clean Water Act Section 401 in order to make effective any federal permit issued under other Clean Water Act provisions that authorize discharges into waters of the United States. Energy projects often require permits under Clean Water Act Section 404 to allow the lawful placement of fill material into jurisdictional waters. Pursuant to Clean Water Act Section 505, citizen suits may be commenced against entities that are in violation of an “effluent standard or limitation,” including “certification under [Clean Water Act Section 401].” This presentation will explore the extent to which conditions that are attached to Section 401 Certifications may serve as a basis for Clean Water Act citizen suits, and the ramifications of this potential exposure for those seeking to construct energy projects. For more information, click here.

Pennsylvania Association of Zoning Officials Fall Educational Seminar
2019-11-08 09:30 - 15:30 | Practice Page
Attorneys Alyssa Golfieri and Max Junker will present on the enforcement process to help Zoning Officers make sure they are following the correct procedure at the Pennsylvania Association of Zoning Officials (PAAZO) Fall Educational Seminar on Friday, November 8, 2019. This full-day seminar is an excellent opportunity for zoning officers, planners, and other officials to get caught up on recent zoning and land use developments, as well as obtain a refresher on other commonly addressed issues and concerns. For more information, click here.
Alyssa Golfieri
Max Junker

CLE Program: Due Diligence for Transactions: Planning, Management & The Role of Technology
2019-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | BabstCalland_Pit_0119
Attorneys Paul Atencio and Elena Rorabaugh will present a CLE program on “Due Diligence for Transactions: Planning, Management & The Role of Technology” on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
The program will address such topics as:

How a transaction agreement shapes the due diligence process
The types of work required in due diligence (substantive vs. administrative)
How technology can assist (digital data rooms, creation of asset schedules)
Utilizing and creating databases

*Space is limited.

PIOGATech Air Quality Compliance Training
2019-12-17 08:30 - 16:00 | The Chadwick, 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
Attorneys Kevin Garber and Jean Mosites will be presenting at PIOGATech Air Quality Compliance Training on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. This training will provide an overview of the air quality regulations and associated compliance obligations currently impacting the oil and gas industry. The course will also cover emissions inventory basics, current developments regarding emissions monitoring and testing, and a legal update on oil and gas air quality topics. The course will close with a panel discussion covering air quality compliance topics. For more information, click here.
Kevin Garber
Jean Mosites

CLE Program: Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards
2020-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | BabstCalland_Pit_0119
Attorney Boyd Stephenson will present a CLE program on “Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards” on Friday, January 16, 2020. This program will include an overview of the Department of Homeland Security regulations to ensure that those utilizing potentially hazardous chemicals have necessary measures in place to reduce risks of those chemicals being exploited by terrorists. Covered industries include chemical manufacturing, storage facilities, energy and utilities, mining, paint and coatings, and even healthcare.
*Space is limited.

MLBC's January Dinner Meeting
2020-01-16 17:30 - 20:30 | Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe, 1000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA, 15317, United States
Attorney Nik Tysiak will present “Navigating the Tax Sale Maze” at MLBC’s January Dinner Meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2020.

Successful Contract Negotiations
2020-01-23 11:30 - 13:00 | NOVA Place, 100 South Commons, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Attorneys Sara Antol and Justine Kasznica will present a CLE on “Successful Contract Negotiations” for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) on Thursday, January 23, 2020. This seminar will discuss how to negotiate contracts and will present a “Tool Kit” with sample language. For more information, click here.
Sara Antol
Justine Kasznica

CLE Program: Good Writing – Legal and Otherwise
2020-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | BabstCalland_Pit_0119
Attorney Mychal Schulz will present a CLE program on “Good Writing – Legal and Otherwise” on Thursday, February 27, 2020. This program will include a discussion on such subjects as:

Why preparation before beginning to write is so important;
Professional standards for non-legal docs;
Advocacy vs. Non-Advocacy legal writing;
Using Outlines and Checklists; and
The Beethoven vs. Mozart Writer.

*Space is limited.

Introduction to Pipeline Safety Regulations
2020-03-04 08:00 - 2020-03-05 12:00 | EUCI Conference Center, 6400 S Fiddlers Green Cir., Greenwood Village, CO, 801111, United States
Attorney Keith Coyle will be an instructor for an “Introduction to Pipeline Safety Regulations,” March 4-5, 2020.
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. Likewise, Congress has ongoing interest in the safety of older transmission pipelines and in the replacement of leaky and deteriorating cast iron pipe in natural gas distribution systems.
An Introduction to Pipeline Safety course will highlight changes in the law and explain how companies can address compliance challenges in the context of stricter regulator interpretations of current regulatory requirements and increased enforcement.
The course will dive into developing an increased awareness of the scope and content of regulations and how to best comply with those rules.
For more information click here.

Transaction Preparedness: How to Prepare Your Company for Any Type of Deal
2020-03-05 09:30 - 10:15 | Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Attorney Christian A. Farmakis will be the moderator for Transaction Preparedness: How to Prepare Your Company for Any Type of Deal at Smart Business Dealmakers Conference, March 5, 2020. No matter what type of M&A transaction you’re looking to do, being prepared comes down to three areas — your finances, operations and people. This group of entrepreneurs and experts will offer a deep dive into how to make sure you’re checking the right boxes before you go to market with a deal.
For more information or to register, click here.

Ohio Oil and Gas Association's 2020 Annual Meeting
2020-03-05 15:15 - 16:30 | Hilton Columbus at Easton, 3900 Chagrin Dr. , Columbus, OH, 43219, United States
Attorney Keith Coyle will participate at the OOGA Annual Meeting on the midstream panel on March 5, 2020 addressing recent rules issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). This meeting brings together top state and national industry leaders who will discuss current issues impacting the Ohio oil and gas industry. In addition to the business sessions, vendors exhibiting products and services pertinent to the industry will participate in the trade show portion of the event. The Annual Meeting is the principal business meeting of the Association and the premier networking event of the year.

Returning to the Moon: A Legal Symposium
2020-03-06 08:30 - 17:00 | Cleveland Marshall College of Law, 1801 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
Attorney Justine Kasznica will present on “How Ohio Companies Can Get Involved in the Artemis Program“ at Returning to the Moon: A Legal Symposium on Friday, March 6, 2020. This symposium will explore the various legal challenges surrounding the return to the Moon including property claims, military activity, commercial ventures, jurisdictional issues, environmental sustainability, and natural resource extraction. For more information, click here.

Webinar - Leaking Methane: Natural Gas, Climate Change, and Uncertainty
2020-04-08 12:00 - 13:30
Attorney Jean Mosites will be the moderator for the Environmental Law Institute’s “Leaking Methane: Natural Gas, Climate Change, and Uncertainty” webinar on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. For more information, click here.

Aftermarket Defeat Devices: Enforcing & Mitigating Mobile Air Pollution
2020-04-21 12:00 - 13:30
Attorney Julie Domike will be a panelist for the Environmental Law Institute’s “Aftermarket Defeat Devices: Enforcing & Mitigating Mobile Air Pollution” webinar on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
Enforcing mobile source pollution, such as from motor vehicles, has become increasingly challenging as consumers and industry have turned to aftermarket “defeat devices” that may provide perceived benefits like enhanced fuel efficiency but exacerbate the emission of air pollutants. Mobile sources account for a significant portion of air pollution, including approximately two-thirds of carbon monoxide (CO), three-fifths of nitrous oxide (NOx), and one-fourth of volatile organic compounds (VOC). While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates these pollutants from vehicles, aftermarket defeat devices intentionally remove or alter the hardware, software, or other designs that regulate the emissions controls of a motor vehicle.
While vehicle manufacturers utilizing defeat devices grab headlines, aftermarket parts and software are less conspicuous. According to EPA, over 500,000 diesel pickup trucks since 2009 have installed aftermarket defeat devices resulting in the equivalent air quality impact of adding 9 million pickup trucks to roads. Moreover, these devices are prevalent in heavy-duty trucks, light-duty cars, agriculture equipment, forestry equipment, and construction equipment, among others.
What are the major drivers of demand for aftermarket defeat devices? How can the states curtail the demand for these devices? What policy measures is the EPA taking to mitigate aftermarket defeat devices? Join the Environmental Law Institute and expert panelists to explore these questions and policies to mitigate aftermarket defeat devices.
For more information, click here.

CLE Program: Venture Mechanics 101
2020-06-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Attorneys Justine Kasznica and Michael Fink will present a CLE program on “Venture Mechanics 101” on Thursday, June 4, 2020.

Force Majeure and Related Provisions
2020-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
As we continue to move through unprecedented times, the presence, utility and implications of force majeure and related contractual provisions have come to the forefront. Attorneys Kevin Wills, Kate Cooper and Mary Binker will discuss these provisions with a focus on addressing COVID-19 implications and agreement workarounds for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. For more information, click here.
Kevin Wills
Kate Cooper
Mary Binker

From Idea to Invention to Intellectual Property: What Startups and Innovators Need to Know
2020-06-11 11:00 - 12:00
Attorneys Justine Kasznica and Carl Ronald will join the Scott Institute’s Jay Whitacre and Anna Siefken for an informative discussion, “From Idea to Invention to Intellectual Property: What Startups and Innovators Need to Know” on Thursday, June 11, 2020.
Understanding the Intellectual Property (IP) and Patent processes when building a startup can be uniquely challenging for inventors. As a Power Connector with the Department of Energy’s American-Made Solar Prize, the Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University is highlighting this important topic for start-ups, student teams, and researchers. Hear from legal experts as they share best practices from filing and managing costs to protecting IP.
For more information, click here.
Justine Kasznica
Carl Ronald

PBI's 2020 Environmental Law Forum
2020-07-13 09:00 - 2020-07-14 16:45 | Zoom Webinar
Attorney Jean Mosites will co-present “Recent Developments in Administrative Law Applied to Environmental Cases” during the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s (PBI) 2020 Environmental Law Forum, July 13-14, 2020. Attorney Kevin Garber was a member of the planning team.
Jean Mosites Presenter
Kevin Garber Planner

Pipelines Safety Regulations
2020-07-14 08:45 - 17:00
On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in a session with EUCI on Pipelines Safety Regulations, Attorney Keith Coyle will highlight changes in the law and explain how companies can address compliance challenges in the context of stricter regulator interpretations of current regulatory requirements and increased enforcement.
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Regulatory Relief: Federal and State Environmental Responses to the COVID-19 National Emergency
2020-07-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Attorneys Sean McGovern, Ben Clapp and Gary Steinbauer will co-present “Regulatory Relief: Federal and State Environmental Responses to the COVID-19 National Emergency” as a webinar for the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
The COVID-19 national emergency has required many critical businesses to make significant changes to continue operating safely. Recognizing that these COVID-19 related modifications have made compliance with environmental regulatory and settlement-related obligations more challenging, or in some cases impossible, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and certain States have issued policies to address environmental compliance during the COVID-19 crisis. This presentation will cover key components of the EPA and select state (PA, OH, WV) policies, and will address important considerations for developing environmental compliance strategies during the ongoing pandemic.
For more information, click here.
Sean McGovern
Ben Clapp
Gary Steinbauer

SWSG Pittsburgh 2020 Strong Awards
2020-08-07 08:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins Strong Women Strong Girls Pittsburgh for its 2020 Strong Awards Breakfast on Friday, August 7, 2020. The 2020 Strong Awards will celebrate the outstanding achievements of three exceptional women and girls and a company/organization advocate in our community. For more information, click here.

2020 GITA Virtual Pipeline Forum
2020-08-25 - 2020-08-27 | Webinar
Attorney Keith Coyle will be the keynote speaker for the 2020 GITA Virtual Pipeline Forum on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Forum topics will include:

Updates on the Gas Mega Rule, and information relating to other “in-flight” PHMSA initiatives;
An overview of recently approved changes to the National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS) program;
Operator presentations focused on MCAs, Geohazards, and MAOP Reconfirmation Program strategies;
An Operator Q&A Panel; and
Technology overviews, including operator case studies and highlighting what’s new in the industry.

For more information, click here.

Think About Energy Webinar
2020-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Join Babst Calland attorney Joseph Reinhart at Think About Energy: A Decade of Environmental & Regulatory Progress in the Natural Gas Industry, Wednesday, August 26, 2020. The natural gas industry has afforded the Appalachian Basin with economical and environmental benefits for over a decade. As the technologies continue to evolve, the industry has been at the forefront implementing best management practices, best in class equipment, increased transparency and environmental excellence. This webinar will welcome key industry experts who have worked closely with the regulatory agencies to help craft some of the strongest and transparent regulations in the nation.

2020 PMAA Annual Conference
2020-08-31 10:00 - 2020-09-02 14:30
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
2020-09-08 15:30 - 2020-09-10 15:45 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins the Institute for Energy Law and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) at the 11th 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 attendees.
Attorneys Paul Atencio and Steve Silverman will co-present “Special Considerations for Holding Leases by Production and Operations in a Commodities Downturn.” Maintaining oil and gas leases through commodities downturn necessarily requires a lessee to anticipate challenges on a variety of operational and transactional issues. This presentation will cover the interplay between litigation issues and common lease provisions for holding leases by production or operations and offer special consideration to production in paying quantities and temporary cessation of production.
Attorney Krista Staley will be a panelist for “Ethical Considerations in the Diversity and Inclusion Space.”
For more information, click here.
Steve Silverman
Krista Staley

Ethical Considerations in the Diversity and Inclusion Space
2020-09-08 15:30 - 2020-09-10 15:45
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 cases, concepts, and trends. In addition, the conference features multiple networking opportunities with other attendees.

CLE Program: Renewable Energy - A Primer on the Industry and Legal Considerations
2020-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Attorneys 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.

Data Privacy Update – Ensuring Compliance Amidst an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
2020-09-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Webinar
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. 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 the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC).
Topics covered will include:

Overview of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Common elements among GDPR, PIPEDA, and CCPA; including: privacy policy notice requirements, business obligations, and consumer rights
Overview of U.S. Regulatory Landscape: proposed state legislation and thoughts on federal action
Practice pointers and best practices for compliance with existing privacy laws and preparing for the future

For more information, click here.
Justine Kasznica
Ashleigh Krick
