Top Ten Pennsylvania Appellate Decisions from the Past Year
2023-04-27 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Webinar
Attorney Casey Coyle will be a panelist for the Allegheny County Bar Association’s (ACBA) CLE on “Top Ten Pennsylvania Appellate Decisions from the Past Year” on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Appellate court decisions grabbed a lot of headlines last year. A panel, consisting of appellate court clerks turned appellate practitioners, will review the top ten Pennsylvania appellate decisions from 2022 (and so far in 2023).
This panel will discuss cases that cover election topics, criminal cases, personal injury/insurance cases, oil-and-gas cases and more. Tune in to brush up on what our appellate courts have decided and how their decisions will change the law going forward.
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West Virginia Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration & Storage Act
2023-05-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar
Attorney Kip Power will give a presentation on the “West Virginia Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration & Storage Act” to the Women’s Energy Network’s West Virginia Chapter on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
In 2022, the West Virginia Legislature enacted the West Virginia Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Storage Act, which became effective on May 30, 2022. It is an important law, designed as the beginning stages of a platform for the development of sustainable energy operations using existing natural resources in our State and to promote renewable energy projects based on emerging technologies in other areas. Federal and State developments since then have confirmed the need for such a statute and highlighted the need for further regulatory mechanisms to facilitate such projects in West Virginia. This presentation will focus on the provisions of the new law, possible areas for refinement or expansion, and other developments since its enactment.
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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.

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.

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.

Remote Work/Return to Work and DEI Implications
2024-10-18 12:00 - 13:30
The PLDIC’s Corporate Roundtable will present a free virtual CLE, “Remote Work/Return to Work and DEI Implications,” sponsored by Babst Calland on Friday, October 18 from 12-1:30 p.m.
The webinar will include a presentation about current research and data on this topic and a panel discussion featuring PLDIC Board member Don Bluedorn and others. There will also be breakout groups for guided Q&A conversations.
The event will offer 1.5 hours in PA CLE Credit.
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New Opportunities for Critical Minerals
2024-10-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Attorney Jim Chen will present “New Opportunities for Critical Minerals” to the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Environmental & Energy Law Section’s Energy Law Committee during its Lunch & Learn on Thursday, October 31, 2024. 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. Join us to learn about why domestic minerals are important for America’s energy future, existing policies and the potential direction of future growth in the new energy era. Fore 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.
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Update on PHMSA's Leak Detection and Repair Rule
2025-05-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Webinar
On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Pipeline and HazMat Safety Attorney Lee Banse will provide an “Update on PHMSA’s Leak Detection and Repair Rule” to the Ohio Oil and Gas Association. This presentation will provide an overview of the Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) leak detection and repair (LDAR) rulemaking efforts to date. In particular, Lee will discuss the current status of the rule under the Trump administration and what steps may occur in the future. For more information, click here.

EMLF Special Institute: Bridging Traditional and Renewable Energy Practice
2025-09-23 09:30 - 17:00 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its Special Institute on Bridging Traditional and Renewable Energy Practice on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Attorney Jim Curry will present an “Update on Hydrogen and Carbon Capture.” This presentation will provide an update on federal hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) policies and how they may affect initiatives in Appalachia. Key challenges and opportunities in scaling CCS and hydrogen production and distribution across the region will also be discussed. For more information, click here.

Who, What, When, and Why of Authority Rules and Regulations
2025-10-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Municipal Attorneys Betsy Dupuis and Morgan Madden will present “Who, What, When, and Why of Authority Rules and Regulations” to the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Most municipal authorities in the Commonwealth have some iteration of rules and regulations to govern and guide the use of equipment, services provided, and authority-owned facilities. Sometimes these regulations simply cover the basics including fees for tapping, services, etc., and yet other municipalities have more robust regulations that dictate, for example, how repairs are to be completed and who is responsible for costs associated with the same. As a general rule, authorities should regularly review their rules and regulations and ensure that those rules and regulations are sufficient and enforceable based upon current operations and services, and ensure both the system and the authority are protected from unauthorized actors and a constantly evolving legal and regulatory landscape. This presentation will discuss the source of municipal authorities’ authority, the framework within which municipal authorities can and should develop rules and regulations and further discuss basics and best practices for promulgating and enforcing sensible authority rules and regulations.
Learning Objectives:

Provide an overview of the statutory and regulatory rules around authority creation and governing instruments for each authority.
Emphasize the importance of the underlying relationship between authorities and the entities that created them.
Underscore the importance of understanding an authority’s infrastructure– who owns it, who manages it and who pays when it needs replaced.
Review best practices for how to develop internal rules and procedures for authority operations, personnel and municipal relationships.
Deliver tips and best practices for developing authority rules and regulations for customers and constituents.

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Betsy Dupuis
Morgan Madden

PACA January Members Forum Meeting
2026-01-08 11:00 - 12:00
Babst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) on Wednesday, January 8, 2026 for its January Members Forum Meeting. Environmental Attorneys Kevin Garber, Tim Bytner and Christina Puhnaty will provide an overview of new developments to be expected from DEP in 2026 including some TGD revisions, the penalty policy, new EJ developments, and a new case. For more information, click here.
Kevin Garber
Tim Bytner
Christina Puhnaty
