Hot Topics in Oil & Gas Law 2019
2019-12-04 09:00 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | PBI Professional Development Conference Center, Heinz 57 Center 339 Sixth Ave. 7th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Attorneys Jean Mosites and Krista Staley will present at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s (PBI) “Hot Topics in Oil & Gas Law 2019” program on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. This program will examine a variety of current legal issues affecting oil and gas operations in Pennsylvania. Bring questions and find answers on the following topics:

Where do your property rights begin and end? What happens to subsurface rights under streams, highways, and railways?
What are the obligations and limits of municipal authority to regulate oil and gas activities in light of Pennsylvania court decisions on zoning and environmental rights?
What’s new in leasing, royalty payments, pooling and unitization?
How will oil and gas activities be affected by state and federal laws addressing climate change and greenhouse gas emissions?

Jean Mosites

Krista Staley

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

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.

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 PIOGATech Water & Waste Management Training
2021-08-18 09:00 - 15:30 | The Chadwick, 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
Attorney Jean Mosites will be presenting at the 2021 PIOGATech Water & Waste Management Training on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Join industry experts to learn about the latest developments for unconventional and conventional operations. For more information, click here.

34th Annual Bankruptcy Symposium
2021-12-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Tax Assessment Appeals
Babst Calland joins the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section for its 34th Annual Western District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Symposium on Friday, December 10, 2021. 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 here.

PIOGATech – Air Quality Technical Seminar
2021-12-16 09:00 - 16:00 | The Chadwick, 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
Attorney Kevin Garber will be presenting “H2, Carbon Capture/Sequestration” at the PIOGATech Air Quality Technical Seminar on Thursday, December 16, 2021. 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.
This seminar will cover the following topics:

Scope 1, 2, 3 GHG Emission Inventories
RGGI, Infrastructure Bill, & Environmental Justice
Compressor Fugitive Emission Controls
State air permitting basics
Federal and State Regulatory Updates
Hydrogen and Carbon Capture/Sequestration
A case study on exempting an evaporative disposal system from air permitting
Responsibly-Sourced Gas,
An Operator Panel Discussion on ESG, and
A Technology Showcase presented by CleanAir Engineering.

For more information, click here.

2022 Appalachian Land Institute
2022-03-16 - 2022-03-17 | Hollywood Casino at the Meadows
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Attorney Nik Tysiak will present “WV Tax Sales” at the Michael Late Benedum Chapter of the American Association of Professional Landmen’s 2022 Appalachian Land Institute. For more information, click here.

OGA Technical Seminar & Affiliate Display
2022-03-17 10:00 | Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center
Babst Calland joins the Ohio Gas Association (OGA) for its Technical Seminar & Affiliate Display, March 17-18. Attorney Chris Kuhman will present “New Gathering Rule” which will cover PHMSA’s new final rule for onshore gas gathering lines. 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

2022 PSATS Summer Solicitors Seminar
2022-06-23 | Butler County
Attorney Max Junker will present “Issues in Zoning Enforcement” at the PA State Association of Township Supervisors’ (PSATS) Summer Solictors Seminar on Thursday, June 23, 2022. This seminar will cover a wide variety of emerging and important trends and issues vital to the practice of every municipal solicitor. For more information, click here.

PIOGATech – Air Quality Compliance Technical Seminar
2022-12-15 08:30 - 16:00 | The Chadwick, 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
Attorney Gary Steinbauer will co-present “EPA’s Proposed Methane Supplement: What’s New, Different, & Significant?” at the PIOGATech – Air Quality Compliance Technical Seminar on Thursday, December 15, 2022. 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.

Pipeline Safety Seminar
2023-05-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe
Attorney Keith Coyle and Senior Director of Safety Chris Hoidal will present “What’s New in Pipeline Safety: Recent Changes to PHMSA’s Regulations” during the Marcellus Shale Coalition’s Pipeline Safety Seminar on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
The significance of pipeline safety has grown dramatically in recent years, primarily because of the development of the nation’s shale plays and the need for new infrastructure to get gas to market, specifically in the northeast. This growth in development has spurred new regulations from The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and its state partners.
This seminar will include an update on the recent changes to the pipeline safety regulations, including PHMSA’s new reporting requirements and safety standards for onshore gas gathering lines. Representatives from PHMSA and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, and West Virginia Public Service Commission will also discuss the important initiatives at the federal and state levels. Finally, operators will provide their insights addressing pipeline safety issues in an era of rapidly evolving regulations.
For more information, click here.
Keith Coyle
Chris Hoidal

West Virginia Employment Law: Hiring, Firing, and Disciplining Employees
2023-12-11 09:00 - 16:30
Attorneys Janet Meub and Alex Farone will be speaking at the West Virginia Employment Law: Hiring, Firing, and Disciplining Employees online seminar hosted by the National Business Institute on December 11.
This seminar will provide essential guidelines for hiring, onboarding, disciplining, and terminating workers. Topics include: Hiring, Onboarding, and Managing Remote Workers: How to Do It Right, Guidelines for Terminating Employees on Leave, and Ethical Issues in Employment Law.
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

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.

A-Z on AI!
2024-12-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Webinar
Attorney Susanna Bagdasarova will join a distinguished panel for the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform’s “A-Z on AI!” online course on artificial intelligence in the legal profession on Monday, December 9, 2024. Attendees will receive an overview of AI, learn about legal developments in AI, as well as the future of AI in the practice of law. In addition, they will hear the medical liability perspective on AI, how the defense can weaponize AI, and the ethical issues of AI in legal practice. For more information, click here.

2024 PAAZO Fall Seminar
2024-12-10 09:00 - 15:30 | PSATS Education Center
Municipal Attorney Morgan Madden will present a “Zoning and Code Enforcement Procedure Refresher” at the 2024 PAAZO Fall Seminar on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. This session will be a step-by-step guide on the procedures that must be followed in enforcing zoning and other municipal ordinances. This discussion will begin with a short reminder on what must be included in common types of notices of violation and the differences in procedure between zoning enforcement and enforcement under the UCC and IPMC. The review will be followed by interactive “case studies” identifying common mistakes made during the code enforcement process. For more information, click here.

Shale 2.0: Learn the Facts About Upstream, Midstream and Downstream
2025-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Hybrid
Babst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale 2.0: Learn the Facts About Upstream, Midstream and Downstream on Thursday, May 1, 2025. During this seminar, professional experts will educate attendees on the upstream, midstream, and downstream industry segments with a focus on practical knowledge and applications for professional development and business growth. This comprehensive overview offers a learning experience for industry newcomers as well as a refresher for seasoned veterans.
Environmental Attorney Gary Steinbauer will serve as the moderator for “Upstream and Midstream: Understanding Laws and Regulations.” This session will cover a comprehensive overview of the existing federal, state and local laws and regulations that govern the upstream and midstream segments of the oil and gas industry, as well as permit and reporting requirements.
For more information, click here.

2025 PAAZO Fall Seminar
2025-09-18 09:00 - 15:30 | Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Cranberry, 2000 Garden View Lane, Cranberry Township, PA, 16066, United States
Municipal Attorney Max Junker will present “Zoning Enforcement Best Practices” at the 2025 PAAZO Fall Seminar on Thursday, September 18, 2025. This session will make sure that your municipality is conducting its zoning enforcement matters in the most efficient, but legally proper, ways. Attendees will be given the tools that they can implement – or enhance – to make their lives easier. For more information, click here.

2026 PAAZO Spring Seminar
2026-04-19 09:00 - 15:30 | Hershey Lodge
Municipal Attorney Morgan Madden will present “Zoning Strong: Enforcement Strategies that Stick and Appeals You Can Win” at the 2026 PAAZO Spring Seminar on Sunday, April 19, 2026. This one-hour presentation will provide practical strategies and tips to strengthen zoning enforcement practices and set municipalities up for zoning appeal success. Morgan will cover best practices and the requirements of the MPC and aim to better equip zoning officers with the tools to consistently enforce zoning ordinances and defend those actions with confidence. For more information, click here.

Ensuring Local Governments Comply With the Law - Pennsylvania Guide
2026-04-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins the National Business Institute (NBI) for its “Ensuring Local Governments Comply With the Law – Pennsylvania Guide” webinar on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. This webinar will cover current legal challenges faced by municipalities, including open meeting laws, public contract disputes, employment policies, ethical considerations in public disclosures, budget committee issues, and government immunity. Experienced faculty will share strategies for preventing and resolving these issues, helping participants stay up to date on evolving government law.
Alyssa Golfieri will present “Open Meeting Laws.” This presentation will provide an overview of the law and whom it applies to; required content of meeting notices; exceptions to the rule; and email communications.
Alex Farone will present “Human Resources Issues.” This presentation will cover new developments in employment law; conducting successful employee investigations; protecting your employees’ privacy rights; and improving your personnel policies.
Harley Stone will present “Ethics.” This presentation will provide an overview of priviliged vs. public commmunications; conflicts of interest; whistleblowing; and reprsentating clients after public service.
For more information, click here.
Alyssa Golfieri
Alex Farone
Harley Stone
