Webinar - Leaking Methane: Natural Gas, Climate Change, and Uncertainty
2020-04-08 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | PA
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 | PA
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.
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Webinar: COVID-19 Panel Discussion - Ask the Attorneys
2020-05-14 14:30 - 15:30 | PA
Attorney David White will be a panelist for the Keystone Contractors Association’s “COVID-19 Panel Discussion – Ask the Attorneys” webinar on Thursday, May 14, 2020. For more information, please contact the Keystone Contractors Association.

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 | PA
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

Coffee with NAIOP Pittsburgh
2020-06-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Webinar
Attorney David White will join other top industry leaders in the region to discuss current insights, questions, and challenges faced in commercial real estate at the next Coffee with NAIOP Pittsburgh via Zoom on Thursday, June 11, 2020. For more information, click here.

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 | PA
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

Bricks & Sticks 2020
2020-07-31 11:00 - 17:00 | Penn State Golf Courses, 1523 West College Ave. , State College , PA, 16801, United States
Babst Calland supports the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County and Builders Association of Central PA’s fundraiser “Bricks and Sticks 2020.”
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County partners with qualified families, donor, sponsors, and communities to build affordable, quality homes and to provide support services that promote successful home purchase and ownership. The Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania is a professional organization dedicated to supporting members and their customers through education, encouraging standards and best practices, and by providing ongoing opportunities and resources, while striving to improve the community in which we work and live.
For more information, click here.

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.

6th Annual Boots & Ballgowns Gala
2020-08-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins the Women’s Energy Network’s Greater Pittsburgh Chapter for its 6th Annual Boots & Ballgowns Gala on Friday, August 14, 2020. Proceeds from this virtual event support Variety – The Children’s Charity in their efforts to provide children with disabilities with unique programs, experiences, and equipment throughout 71 counties in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. 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 | PA
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 | PA
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.

To the World We Dream About
2020-09-10 19:30 - 23:00 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for “To the World We Dream About,” a virtual fundraiser and celebration, on Thursday, September 10, 2020. The celebration entertainers will be Tony Award® winner André De Shields and Tony nominee Eva Noblezada, both current members of the Grammy® Award-winning cast of HADESTOWN. The festivities will start at 7:30 p.m. with a grand overture, followed by the evening’s entertainment and private breakout rooms for post-show cocktails. For more information, click here.

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.

38th Annual Verland Open
2020-09-28 10:00 - 19:00 | The Club at Nevillewood, 1000 Nevillewood Drive, Presto, PA, 15142, United States
Babst Calland supports Verland’s 38th Annual Open on Monday, September 28, 2020. Verland is a nonprofit family of person-centric community homes and supports serving people with intellectual disabilities, many of whom have multiple physical challenges. In 32 community homes throughout the region, and at the 10-home main campus in Sewickley, Verland clients reside in settings that provide comfort, safety, and a dignified State-of-the-Heart lifestyle. Proceeds from this event allow Verland to continue providing essential, lifelong supports and services for the people they serve.

Shale Insight 2020
2020-09-29 10:00 - 2020-10-01 12:45 | 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

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

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.

Human Resources in the Work From Home World
2020-10-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Attorneys Steve Antonelli and John McCreary will lead a roundtable discussion on “Human Resources in the Work From Home World” for the Energy Leaders Network on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Human resources experts will discuss the challenges and perks of working from home/remotely during these crazy times. 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.

Quaker Valley Council of Governments' 2020 "Adapt" Dinner
2020-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins Quaker Valley Council of Governments for its 2020 “Adapt” Dinner on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. 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.

CLE: Data Privacy – Ensuring Compliance Amidst and Evolving Regulatory Landscape
2020-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Attorneys Justine Kasznica and Ashleigh Krick will present a CLE on “Data Privacy – Ensuring Compliance Amidst and Evolving Regulatory Landscape” on Thursday, October 29, 2020. 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. Topics 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

Pipeline Safety Regulations
2020-11-06 09:45 - 17:30 | Webinar
On Friday, November 6, 2020, Attorneys Keith Coyle, James Curry and Brianne Kurdock will be instructors for EUCI’s Pipeline Safety Regulations course. 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. This 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.
Keith Coyle
James Curry
Brianne Kurdock
