2023 WV Brownfields & Main Street Conference
2023-09-12 08:00 - 2023-09-14 14:00 (America/New_York) | Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV, 465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, 26003
Attorney Matt Wood will be a co-panelist for “PFAS” during the 2023 WV Brownfields & Main Street Conference, September 12-14, 2023. For more information, click here.

Embracing Solar - Bringing Jobs Back Home
2023-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Edgewood Country Club, 1600 Edgewood Drive, Charleston, WV, 25302, United States
Babst Calland joins the Women’s Energy Network’s West Virginia Chapter for its “In Person Education Series: Embracing Solar – Bringing Jobs Back Home” on Thursday, September 14, 2023. BHE Renewables, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy business, has begun developing a first-of-its-kind solar microgrid-powered industrial site in West Virginia. Alicia Knapp, CEO and President of BHE Renewable, will explain what a solar microgrid is and how renewable projects are helping bring manufacturing back to the Mountain State. For more information, click here.

The Newly Finalized WOTUS Definition and How it Will Affect Your Operations
2023-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Environmental Attorney Lisa Bruderly will present “The Newly Finalized WOTUS Definition and How it Will Affect Your Operations” to members of the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) on Thursday, September 21, 2023. The U. S. Supreme Court’s Sackett v. U.S. EPA decision, issued in May 2023, significantly narrowed the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) and limited the scope of federally-regulated waters and wetlands. A new regulatory definition of WOTUS, based on Sackett, became final on September 8th. During this webinar, Lisa will discuss the Sackett decision, the new regulatory definition of WOTUS, and how these developments will impact the construction of new facilities and operation/maintenance of existing facilities. She will also explore the status of existing challenges to the prior definition of WOTUS and new challenges to the most recently-finalized definition. For more information, click here.

Shale Insight 2023
2023-09-26 11:30 - 2023-09-28 14:30 | Bayfront Conference Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA, 16507
Babst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale Insight 2023, September 26-28, 2023. 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.
Attorneys Jim Curry and Kevin Garber will be co-panelists for “Hydrogen and CCS Keep on Rolling: What the Latest Developments Mean for the Natural Gas Industry.” From the proposed development of Appalachian hydrogen hubs to the increasing number of carbon capture projects and permit applications throughout the country, national and regional interest in the development of hydrogen as an energy source and the use of CCS for decarbonization is continuing to expand rapidly. This panel will provide an update on the many significant developments in hydrogen and CCS that have occurred in 2023, including the latest developments on the funding of hydrogen hubs, the generation of hydrogen and the market for off-takers, CO2 and hydrogen pipeline regulation and permitting, and primacy for UIC permitting of injection wells.
Attorneys Ben Clapp and Jean Mosites will be co-panelists for “Legal and Technical Frameworks related to PFAS Contamination.” This panel will provide an overview of the rapidly developing legal and regulatory frameworks related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, a discussion of PFAS considerations that arise in both property transactions and contract negotiations, and EPA’s evolving understanding of treatment and disposal options.
For more information, click here.
Jim Curry
Kevin Garber
Ben Clapp
Jean Mosites

2023 EMLF Fall Symposium
2023-10-10 20:00 - 2023-10-12 14:00 | Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine Street, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its Annual Fall Symposium, October 10-12, 2023.
Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will present “PHMSA LDAR Rulemaking: What’s Proposed and What’s Next.” On May 18, 2023, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that includes significant changes to the reporting requirements in 49 C.F.R. Part 191 and safety standards in 49 C.F.R. Parts 192 for gas pipeline facilities. PHMSA proposed these changes primarily to address certain provisions in the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020, including a congressional mandate to establish new leak detection and repair (LDAR) requirements for gas distribution lines, transmission lines, and certain gathering lines. In this session, Keith will provide an overview of the key provisions in the proposed LDAR rule and discuss the next steps in the rulemaking process. He will also discuss the potential for subsequent administrative and judicial review of any final LDAR rules prescribed by PHMSA. For more information, click here.

The Academy for Inclusive Leadership Development II
2023-10-19 11:00 - 2023-10-21 16:45 | Case Western Reserve University
Babst Calland joins Case Western Reserve University School of Law for The Academy for Inclusive Leadership Development II, October 19-21, 2023. This year’s topics include structural bias (race, gender, sexual and gender identity, ability, ethnicity), the science of bias, cultural intelligence, triggers and micro-aggressions, the economics of law practice, performing organizational assessments, building diverse work teams and inclusive practices in organizations, laws impacting DEIB, transformational leadership, and organizational management. Several of the Academy faculty will be guest lecturers or presenters, experts in their relevant fields, including DEI and leadership education. Attorney Jim Chen will be the facilitator for “In-House Counsel Perspectives” and a co-panelist for “Asian Identity.” For more information, click here.

2023 Power Appalachia Symposium
2023-10-20 07:30 - 17:00 | AC Hotel – Canonsburg, PA
Babst Calland joins the Appalachian Pipeliners Association for its 2023 Power Appalachia Symposium on Friday, October 20, 2023. During this symposium, leaders from top industry players will converge to discuss DEI, Regulations, Endangered Species, PHMSA, Renewable Energy and more. Pipeline Attorney Brianne Kurdock will present “The Changing World of PHMSA Regulations for Gathering and Transmission Lines.” For more information, click here.

Purchase and Sale of Environmentally Distressed Properties
2023-11-08 11:30 - 14:00 | Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh, 329 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Babst Calland Corporate and Commercial Attorneys Mary Binker and Ben Clapp will present “Purchase and Sale of Environmentally Distressed Properties” to the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). This two-hour CLE that will provide an in-depth review of legal considerations associated with the purchase and sale of environmentally distressed properties from both the Purchaser and Seller’s perspectives. This program will first provide an overview of the framework of environmental laws establishing liability for the ownership or operation of contaminated properties, followed by how these laws and existing environmental conditions on the subject site can impact a party’s diligence considerations and inspections. It will then turn to transaction structures and contractual mechanisms for allocating environmental liabilities between the parties. Finally, the program will also cover voluntary action programs, brownfield grants, and other regulatory programs aimed at assisting with returning environmentally challenged properties back to productive use. For more information, click here.
Mary Binker
Ben Clapp

2023 PACA Annual Meeting
2023-11-13 09:00 - 2023-11-14 13:30 | Hotel Hershey
Babst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) on Monday, November 13, 2024 for its Annual Meeting.
Attorney Kevin Garber will lead a breakout session covering an update on case law since the 2022 Annual Meeting that could impact PACA members. He will also offer his insights on the Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy and what that means for the industry.
Attorney Betsy Dupuis, who is the current solicitor for Centre County, will lead a breakout session on municipal ordinance developments of interest to PACA members.
For more information, click here.
Kevin Garber
Betsy Dupuis

2023 Annual Environmental Conference
2023-11-15 08:00 - 15:30 | University Club – University of Pittsburgh
Attorneys Lisa Bruderly and Gary Steinbauer will present a “Stormwater Update” during the PA Chamber of Business and Industry’s 2023 Annual Environmental Conference on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. For more information, click here.
Lisa Bruderly
Gary Steinbauer

2023 PIOGATech Air Quality Compliance
2023-12-06 10:00 - 15:30 | The Chadwick, 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
Attorney Kevin Garber will give an “Environmental Justice Policy Update” at the PIOGATech – Air Quality Compliance Technical Seminar on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the factors that influence air emissions, an overview of the regulations as they relate to oil and gas operations, compliance, and testing methods. For more information, click here.

Preparation for Zoning Hearings Post Brookview Solar: How the Commonwealth Court’s Recent Decision Changed What you Need to Bring to Win
2024-02-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Webinar
Attorney Anna Skipper Jewart will present “Preparation for Zoning Hearings Post Brookview Solar: How the Commonwealth Court’s Recent Decision Changed What You Need to Bring to Win” to Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association’s (PACA) members during their monthly forum meeting on Thursday, February 8, 2024.
On November 30, 2023, the Commonwealth Court decided Brookview Solar I, LLC v. Mount Joy Township Board of Supervisors, No. 1055 CD 2022, 2023 WL 8264544 (Pa. Cmwlth. Nov. 30, 2023). That case makes zoning applicant’s jobs harder in four key ways. First, it held that if a zoning ordinance requires a demonstration of compliance with issues typically handled during land development (like stormwater management), the applicant cannot wait until a later phase of approval to show it will comply down the line. Second, if the ordinance requires submission of a report or analysis prepared by an expert, the applicant must make an expert available for cross examination or the report may be rejected. Third, evidence of compliance with a zoning ordinance based on hypothetical data may not be enough to show compliance with the ordinance. Fourth, applicants need to be ready to rebut objectors’ evidence that their use would be a detriment to the health, safety, and welfare of the community, even if the evidence submitted is speculative. This presentation will discuss how this case changes what applicants need to be ready to bring to a conditional use or special exception hearing. For more information, click here.

2024 OOGA Annual Meeting
2024-03-06 13:00 - 2024-03-08 13:00 | Hilton Columbus at Easton, 3900 Chagrin Dr. , Columbus, OH, 43219, United States
Babst Calland joins the Ohio Oil & Gas Association (OOGA) for its Annual Meeting, March 6-8, 2024. Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will be a co-presenter for “Oil and Gas Blitz.” For more information, click here.

FNREL Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Special Institute
2024-03-07 - 2024-03-08 | South Texas College of Law Houston
Babst Calland joins the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (FNREL) for it’s Special Institute on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage, March 7-8, 2024. Attorney Jim Curry will co-present “CO2 Pipeline Safety Regulation.” The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and its state partners have administered a safety regulatory program for CO2 pipelines for decades. With the prospect of substantial growth in the CO2 pipeline network, PHMSA is evaluating whether its existing regulatory frameworks are adequate. This presentation will explore existing safety regulatory frameworks, technical considerations, and how the buildout of a national low-carbon pipeline network may be impacted by existing and future safety regulation. The presenters will also address carbon-intensity-based opposition to CO2 pipelines and regulatory considerations for conversions of hydrocarbon infrastructure to CO2 service. For more information, click here.

EMLF's Careers in Energy Program
2024-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Duquesne University
Attorney Christina Puhnaty will serve as a panelist for the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation’s (EMLF) Careers in Energy Program on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Each year EMLF brings a panel of energy law practitioners to its member law schools to provide an opportunity for students to hear from those in the energy field and make connections with potential future employers. EMLF Staff is also in attendance to discuss EMLF’s academic scholarship opportunities and the Schetroma Travel Grant which provides travel to the EMLF Annual Institute. Panelists will discuss their educational and career paths and what the day-to-day duties are in their current role, as well as take questions from those students in attendance. For more information, click here.

2024 Annual PA Chamber Human Resources Conference
2024-03-21 08:00 - 15:30 | Best Western Premier The Central Hotel and Convention Center
Babst Calland joins the PA Chamber of Business and Industry for its Annual Human Resources Conference on Thursday, March 21, 2024. This event will feature updates from state and federal experts on the latest human resources laws and discussions on leading human resources topics that you can apply to your day-to-day operations. Attorney John McCreary will be a co-presenter for “Medical and Recreational Marijuana — Understanding the Legal Landscape.” For more information, click here.

2024 Appalachian Land Institute
2024-04-04 07:30 - 12:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe
Babst Calland joins the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) for its 2024 Appalachian Land Institute, April 4-5, 2024. Attorney Susanna Bagdasarova will present “Understanding the Basics of Artificial Intelligence.” For more information, click here.

PBI’s 2024 Environmental Law Forum
2024-04-10 09:00 - 2024-04-11 16:15 | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
Babst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its 2024 Environmental Law Forum, April 10-11, 2024. The following attorneys will be presenters:
Gina Falaschi Buchman (“Basics of Federal and Pennsylvania Air Pollution Regulation”);
Betsy Dupuis (“Land Use/Zoning Law Update”);
Kevin Garber (“Planners’ Roundtable: Climate Conscious Lawyering Revisited”); and
Jean Mosites (“Climate Change Litigation: Past, Present and Future”).
Kevin Garber also served as a member of the planning team for this Forum. For more information, click here.
Gina Buchman
Betsy Dupuis
Kevin Garber
Jean Mosites

Medical Marijuana and Hemp Law Symposium 2024
2024-04-12 09:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its Medical Marijuana and Hemp Law Symposium 2024 on Friday, April 12, 2024. Employment and Labor Attorney John McCreary will present “Don’t Bogart That Job – Medical Marijuana in the Workplace.” For more information, click here.

2024 PIOGA Spring Meeting
2024-04-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Rivers Casino
Attorneys Kevin Garber, Jean Mosites and Gary Steinbauer will co-present “Legal Update on Regulatory Issues” during PIOGA’s Spring Meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2024. For more information, click here.
Kevin Garber
Jean Mosites
Gary Steinbauer

Digital Law: Navigating AI in Legal Practice
2024-04-26 08:00 - 16:30 | PNC Park Left Field Lounge
Attorney Susanna Bagdasarova will present “Digital Law: Navigating AI in Legal Practice” at the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (ACC) Spring Training on Friday, April 26, 2024. The last year has been characterized by a rapid increase in the interest and awareness of artificial intelligence (AI). This session will provide an overview of the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and its implications for legal professionals. It will cover the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, recent regulatory developments, available legal AI tools, and key considerations for in-house counsel. Join the ACC as they gain insights into developing internal AI use policies and practices, navigating AI use by outside counsel, and understanding and addressing key risks associated with AI implementation by employees and third party vendors, including intellectual property, privacy, and cybersecurity. For more information, click here.

2024 WVMEG Summit
2024-05-06 11:30 - 2024-05-07 13:30 | Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV, 465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, 26003
Babst Calland joins the West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) for its 2024 WVMEG Summit, May 6-7, 2024. This regional, annual event brings together manufacturing and energy leaders, state and local officials, economic development professionals, and friends of industry and energy from West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Summit attendees will explore the broader intersections of manufacturing and energy from power generation to downstream manufacturing development through feedstocks by created oil & natural gas and rare earth extraction. Expert presenters will provide updates and new information on a variety of issues relating to manufacturing and energy.
Attorney Robert Stonestreet will serve as the moderator for “Making Steel in West Virginia & its Connection to Manufacturing.” West Virginia has a long tradition of steel making and that tradition continues today. With this panel, you will learn about steel’s connection to the mining of metallurgical coal, the importance of other manufactured resources with the production of steel, and its end use in nearly every facet of our lives, from buildings and facilities, highways and bridges, and other construction projects. For more information, click here.

ACBA CLE - Befriending the Court: A Primer on Amicus Curiae Practice Before Pennsylvania Appellate Courts
2024-05-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Koppers Building E.P. Mellon Room, 436 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Attorney Casey Coyle will serve as a panelist for the Allegheny County Bar Association’s (ACBA) “Befriending the Court: A Primer on Amicus Curiae Practice Before Pennsylvania Appellate Courts” CLE program on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. This panel will consist of experienced appellate attorneys who will discuss the fundamentals of, and best practices for, participating as an amicus curiae in appeals before Pennsylvania appellate courts. Panelists will cover procedural requirements for participation, briefing requirements, strategies for success and ethical considerations in this highly specialized, but increasingly common, practice area. For more information, click here.

What Every Business Needs to Know About Recent SCOTUS Rulings
2024-07-31 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom Webinar
Attorney Christina McKinley will be a presenter for the PA Chamber of Business and Industry’s Government Affairs Webinar: “What Every Business Needs to Know About Recent SCOTUS Rulings” on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently issued several major decisions that will have profound impacts on the business community. From the elimination of “Chevron Deference” to other landmark rulings curtailing the power of federal regulators, SCOTUS has realigned the separation of powers to restrict the administrative state. What does this mean for your business and the future of federal rulemaking? For more information, click here.

Real Property Concerns in Corporate Transactions
2024-08-28 08:00 - 16:30 | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Attorneys Mary Binker, Kevin Wills and Jess Barnes will present “Real Property Concerns in Corporate Transactions” at the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (ACC) Back to School: An In-House Primer on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. This presentation will provide a primer on common issues that come up in transactions involving real property, including title, survey, and zoning matters. For more information, click here.
Mary Binker
Kevin Wills
Jess Barnes

15th Appalachia Energy Law Conference
2024-09-04 17:30 - 2024-09-05 17:30 | Fairmont Pittsburgh, 510 Market Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins the Institute for Energy Law and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) at the 15th Appalachia Energy Law Conference (f/k/a Law of Shale Plays Conference), September 4-5, 2024. Focused on legal issues related to onshore energy production, primarily oil and gas production in Appalachia, 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 Jim Chen will be a co-panelist for the “New Opportunities in the Emerging Transportation and Energy Sector” session. New technologies have emerged with the increasing growth of alternative energy into the grid mix. These new technologies expressly include the use of energy storage in the form of lithium-ion batteries that have proven to be a resilient and reliable option to store energy to even the flow of generation from intermittent sources such as wind and solar. The battery technology has also proven helpful in grid stabilization, supplemental sources for peak demand, and backup power in cases of failures. With the increasing demand for this technology growing in several sectors (e.g., electric vehicles as well as stationary application), questions have arisen regarding the sourcing of the raw materials and processing of minerals to manufacture those batteries. Currently, the majority of minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, bauxite and others are either produced or processed in foreign countries of concern (e.g., China). The current Administration has established a policy of onshoring sourcing of these minerals and their attendant processing in the United States. Recently, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a $2.3 billion loan to Lithium Americas for development of a lithium carbonate processing plant in Nevada. Additional incentives and funding for those incentives were included in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This seminar will review the background in the growth of this new sector and how domestic industries in mining and mineral processing can potentially benefit from the new and developing federal policies supporting the growth of this industry.
Attorney Jenni Hicks will serve as a conference co-chair. For more information, click here.
Jim Chen
Jenni Hicks

2024 PIOGATech: Water & Waste Management Training
2024-09-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Hilton Garden Inn – Cranberry
Environmental Attorney Jean Mosites will present on PFAS during the PIOGATech: Water & Waste Management Training Seminar on Thursday, September 12, 2024. For more information, click here.

Shale Insight 2024
2024-09-24 17:00 - 2024-09-26 13:45 | Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA, 16507
Babst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale Insight 2024, September 24-26, 2024. 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.
Attorneys Christina McKinley and Gary Steinbauer will be co-panelists for “Climate Change Litigation and Related Federal Regulations, Including EPA’s Methane Rule.” Panelists will describe and explain the status of litigation by cities and states against fossil fuel producers, including the two matters before the United States Supreme Court that will determine the direction of dozens if not hundreds of cases now pending in state courts. In addition, panelists will examine EPA’s Methane Rule and its various components, share updates and insights on the Methane Rule’s implementation and legal challenges, and discuss the relationship between EPA’s Methane Rule and EPA’s recent changes to the oil and gas greenhouse gas reporting requirements and proposed methane fee rule.
Attorney Max Junker will be a co-panelist for “Municipal Update: Recent Ordinance Activity, Working with Townships, and More.” This session will provide a summary of recent ordinance activity throughout the Shale Play and include a discussion of best practices for managing relationships and projects between operators and township officials and staff.
Attorney Jim Chen will present “New Opportunities for Critical Minerals from the Oil and Gas Industry.” As the United States continues to develop new and existing sources of energy to diversify supply in light of exponential demand growth, the need for domestically produced and processed critical minerals (e.g., lithium) is presenting new opportunities for American companies. Current and future potential Administrations recognize the need to support domestic industries with a range of policy and legislative initiatives that support and grow raw material sourcing and supply. This session will examine existing policies and the potential direction of future growth in the new energy era for existing industries.
For more information, click here.
Christina McKinley
Gary Steinbauer
Max Junker
Jim Chen

PA Chamber Annual Dinner
2024-10-07 16:30 - 21:00 | Hershey Lodge
Babst Calland joins the PA Chamber of Business & Industry for its Annual Dinner on Monday, October 7, 2024. For more information, click here.

2024 EMLF Fall Symposium
2024-10-15 08:00 - 2024-10-17 12:30 | Hyatt Regency Lexington
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its Annual Fall Symposium, October 15-17, 2024.
Litigation Attorney Kevin Douglass will present, “Has a Company Leader Misbehaved? Internal Investigations of Key Company Personnel.” An employee or third party accuses your company’s owner, director, officer or executive of misconduct. When faced with an allegation that can potentially expose your company to legal, financial and reputational harm, it is critical that the company promptly investigate the facts and assess the business risk, particularly when the allegation involves a company leader. This presentation will address 1) the factors to consider when determining whether to perform an investigation, 2) the selection of an investigative team, 3) the development and execution of an investigation plan that prioritizes confidentiality and privilege protections, and 4) the conclusion of the investigation and reporting on the results. For more information, click here.
