EMLF's 39th Annual Institute
2018-06-17 13:30 - 2018-06-19 12:45 UTC | Renaissance Nashville Hotel
Attorney Tim Miller will be presenting on “Pitfalls Associated with Affiliate Transactions in the Gas Industry” at the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation’s (EMLF) 39th Annual Institute, June 17-19, 2018. The unbundling of the gas industry in the early 1990s, coupled with spinoffs and business transactions between corporate affiliates, can lead to a variety of legal problems, ranging from royalty litigation, claims of discriminatory conduct, efforts to pierce the corporate veil and loss of certain common law and statutory defenses and immunities. This presentation will examine examples of various types of pitfalls and litigation related to afﬁliate transactions and operations, and will offer guidance on ways to minimize the risk.

Northeast U.S. Petrochemical Construction Conference
2018-06-18 - 2018-06-19 | Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Ave. , Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Attorney Keith Coyle will be presenting on Pipeline Development in Support of Petrochemical Expansion in the Appalachian Basin at the Northeast U.S. Petrochemical Construction Conference, June 18-19, 2018. This event will highlight and address the most pressing industry challenges and developments that will shape the Northeast U.S. Petrochemical industry landscape for decades to come. For more information, click here.

Automated Driving Systems Conference & Expo
2018-06-19 08:00 - 2018-06-20 15:30 | DoubleTree By Hilton McLeon Tysons, 1960 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA, 22102, United States
Babst Calland Director, Mobility, Automation and Safety Will Godfrey will be a panelist for “Smart Cities” at the Automated Driving Systems Conference & Expo on Wednesday, June 20, 2018.
The Automated Driving Systems Conference will discuss the latest advances that the industry have made in self-driving vehicles, including software development verification and validation, crash avoidance capability, cyber security, and predicting behavior of detected objects.
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AAPL 2018 Annual Meeting
2018-06-20 08:00 - 2018-06-23 12:15 | Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Pl., Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Babst Calland joins AAPL for its Annual Meeting, June 20-23, 2018. For more information, click here.

A&WMA Annual Conference
2018-06-24 08:00 - 2018-06-28 15:30 | Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Don Bluedorn
Justin Ackerman
Attorneys Don Bluedorn and Justin Ackerman will be presenting on Issues Associated with Buying and Selling Environmentally Impacted Properties for Re-Development at the Air & Waste Management Association’s (A&WMA) Annual Conference, June 24-28, 2018.

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The New Age of Innovation: Government's Role in Artificial Intelligence
2018-07-11 08:15 - 10:00 | Washington Court Hotel, 525 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Babst Calland joins Politico for a dynamic conversation on the role of government and its implications for artificial intelligence (AI) growth in national public safety, privacy and civil rights at “The New Age of Innovation: Government’s Role in Artificial Intelligence” on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Artificial intelligence is accelerating rapidly — from social media bots to facial recognition technology to driverless vehicles. In May, the White House launched the Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence and with the introduction of new AI legislation, what will be the administration’s approach toward AI? What happens without government regulation? What is too much and what is too little?
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Chevron/Pro Football Alumni Charity Golf Invitational
2018-07-16 | Allegheny Country Club, 250 Country Club Rd., Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Babst Calland joins Chevron for its Pro Football Alumni Charity Golf Invitational on Monday, July 16, 2018. Proceeds from this event go to support Special Olympics Pennsylvania. For more information, click here.

American Conference Institute’s Automotive Product Liability Litigation Conference
2018-07-18 07:45 - 2019-07-19 12:40 | Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, 163 E Walton Pl., Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Tim Goodman will be presenting at the session, Interview with NHTSA on Regulatory Oversight, Recalls, and Safety Standards, at the American Conference Institute’s Automotive Product Liability Litigation Conference, July 18-19, 2019.
2019 will mark the beginning of a new paradigm for Automotive Product Liability Litigation. Be prepared to address the new demands and legal and regulatory challenges the industry is facing. As new emerging technology for autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles is developing at rapid speed to keep up with consumer demand, automotive companies are facing potential liabilities and unprecedented litigation risk. Class action litigation is spreading and the effects of recalls and MDL litigation from alleged defective components is also on the rise. This conference will help make sense of all this and give practical knowledge on the latest legal and regulatory trends, developments, and case law in the automotive context.
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2018 GOH Charity Golf Tournament
2018-07-21 | Penn State Golf Courses, 1523 West College Ave. , State College , PA, 16801, United States
Babst Calland joins Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. (GOH) for its 27th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 21, 2018. The proceeds of the Tournament will benefit Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger, Emily Whitehead Foundation, Snowshoe Ambulance and Rescue Service, Jana Marie Foundation, LeRoy Heritage Museum, Lock Haven Area YMCA, Park Forest Pre-School, and Penns Valley Youth Center.
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2018 AGA Legal Forum
2018-07-22 18:00 - 2018-07-23 17:00 | InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, 505 Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Babst Calland joins American Gas Association (AGA) for its 2018 Legal Forum, July 22-23, 2018. This event will feature presentations and panel discussions on topics of interest to natural gas industry attorneys. The Forum also provides a unique opportunity for peer to peer discussions with other gas industry general counsel and attorneys.

St. Clair Hospital's Annual Summer Swing Golf Classic
2018-07-23 | PA
Babst Calland joins St. Clair Hospital at its Annual Summer Swing Golf Classic on Monday, July 23, 2018. All proceeds benefit the continued growth of St. Clair Hospital. For more information, click here.

SGA Operating Conference & Expo
2018-07-30 09:00 - 2018-08-01 10:30 | Tampa Convention Center, 333 S Franklin St., Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
Join Babst Calland at the Southern Gas Association (SGA) for its Operating Conference & Expo, July 30 – August 1, 2018.
Attorneys James Curry and Brianne Kurdock will be presenting on “All Things PHMSA: Rulemakings, Enforcement Trends, and Due Diligence Pointers” and attorney David White will be presenting on “Lessons Learned from Pipeline Construction Cases.” For more information, click here.
James Curry
Brianne Kurdock
David White

Lifesteps' "Chip-In" Golf Classic
2018-08-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Indiana Country Club, 495 Country Club Road, Indiana, PA, 15701, United States
Babst Calland joins Lifesteps for its “Chip-In” Golf Classic on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Lifesteps’ mission is to help individuals and families with life’s changing needs by developing programs and providing services which will improve their quality of life. Proceeds from this Golf Classic provide vital programs and services to children, adults, and families across Western PA.
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Bricks and Sticks Golf Classic
2018-08-03 11:00 - 17:00 | PA
Babst Calland joins Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County for its Bricks and Sticks Golf Classic on Friday, August 3, 2018. For more information, click here.

IOGAWV Annual Summer Meeting
2018-08-05 10:00 - 2018-08-07 22:00 | The Greenbrier, 300 W Main St. , White Sulphur Springs , WV, 24986, United States
Babst Calland joins the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia (IOGAWV) at its Annual Summer Meeting, August 5-7, 2018.

36th Annual Verland Open
2018-08-06 10:00 - 19:00 | The Club at Nevillewood, 1000 Nevillewood Drive, Presto, PA, 15142, United States
Babst Calland joins Verland for its 36th Annual Open on Monday, August 6, 2018. Verland is a nonprofit family of person-centered, community homes and services supporting more than 230 individuals with intellectual disabilities, many of whom have multiple physical challenges. Now in its 40th year, Verland provides State-of-the-Heart® services and programs to individuals in 49 homes throughout Allegheny, Beaver, Fayette, and Mercer counties; and two Intermediate Care Facilities – one for people with Intellectual Disabilities at the Sewickley campus and one in Fayette County, as well as a residential home and program for people with physical disabilities only in Natrona Heights. Proceeds from this event allows Verland to continue providing support and services to individuals in need.

The JB Griffin Classic
2018-08-09 13:00 - 2018-08-10 13:30 | Toftrees, 1 Country Club Lane, State College, PA, 16803, United States
Babst Calland joins The JB Griffin Memorial Foundation for its 18th Annual Golf Classic on August 9-10, 2018. The golf classic benefits the JB Griffin Memorial Foundation which will disburse funds to the Tides Program, Cancer Survivor’s Association, HOPE Funds of Penns Valley and Rising Hope Therapeutic Riding Center.
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4th Annual Boots & Ballgowns Gala
2018-08-17 18:30 - 23:00 | Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Babst Calland joins the Women’s Energy Network’s Greater Pittsburgh Chapter for its 4th Annual Boots & Ballgowns Gala on Friday, August 17, 2018. Proceeds from this event benefit the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide essential housing, employment, and vital supportive services to eligible local Veterans, service members, and their families with the goal of improving their self-sufficiency, sustainability, and quality of life. For more information, click here.

Girls Night Out
2018-08-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV, United States
Babst Calland joins YWCA Charleston for its Girls Night Out on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Procedes go to helping the YWCA Resolve Family Abuse Program in its efforts to eliminate domestic violence. More than $1 million has been raised over the years to assist the YWCA Resolve’s shelter, Hope House, and support YWCA Resolve in continuing to provide shelter, services and programming.
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Twilight Picnic for the Parks
2018-08-25 19:00 - 23:00 | Hartwood Acres Park, 4000 Middle Rd. , Allison Park, PA, 15101, United States
Babst Calland joins the Allegheny County Parks Foundation for its Twilight Picnic for the Parks on Saturday, August 25, 2018. The Allegheny County Parks Foundation raises funds at events such as this to restore and improve the parks for generations to come.

West Virginia Chamber's 2018 Annual Meeting and Business Summit
2018-08-29 12:00 - 2018-08-31 12:00 | The Greenbrier, 300 W Main St. , White Sulphur Springs , WV, 24986, United States
Babst Calland joins the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce for its Annual Meeting and Business Summit, August 29-31, 2018. For more information, click here.

9th Law of Shale Plays Conference
2018-09-05 07:30 - 2018-09-06 12:30 | Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Babst Calland joins the Institute for Energy Law and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) at the 9th Law of Shale Plays Conference, September 5-6, 2018. The Law of Shale Plays Conference continues to bring together clients and legal professionals servicing all components of the energy industry for outstanding continuing legal education focused on issues affecting shale plays. The conference will provide timely legal updates on important litigation, transactional and regulatory issues being experienced and addressed by energy attorneys.
Attorney Katrina Bowers will be a panelist for “Litigation Update for the Shale Plays.” This panel will discuss how the oil and gas industry’s rapid growth over the past decade has required courts across the United States to consistently address novel legal issues impacting oil and gas development.
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7th Annual Fly Fishing Classic
2018-09-13 11:00 - 2018-09-14 15:00 | Updates Impacting Public Construction Projects (Richard Saxe)
Babst Calland joins Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation for its 7th Annual Fly Fishing Classic, September 13-14, 2018. This event supports the Women’s Cancer Research Center’s efforts to reduce the incidence and death from women’s cancers.

Social Media: Friend, foe, or a little of both?
2018-09-17 11:30 - 13:00 | PA
Attorney Mychal Schulz will be presenting “Social Media: Friend, foe, or a little of both?” on Monday, September 17, 2018. Social media can be an effective and economical way to share information about your company, but what happens when it goes wrong? Learn the basics of effective social media use, platforms available, and how to navigate the dark side of social media with our trend talkers. For more information, click here.

2018 MLBC Fall Charity Golf Outing
2018-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Southpointe Golf Club, 360 Southpointe Blvd. , Canonsburg, PA, 15317, United States
Babst Calland joins the Michael Late Benedum Chapter (MLBC) for its 7th Annual MLBC Fall Charity Golf Outing on Friday, September 21, 2018. All money raised for this event will be going to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh.

CLE Program - How to Make Effective & Persuasive Presentations for Lawyers
2018-09-21 09:30 - 10:30 | BabstCalland_Pit_0119
Will Carlin, Co-Managing Partner of VShift will present a CLE program on “How to Make Effective & Persuasive Presentations for Lawyers.”
*Space is limited.

On the Field
2018-09-21 12:30 - 17:30 | Inside-Shale-Weekly
Babst Calland joins the Centre County Youth Service Bureau (CCYSB) for On the Field on Friday, September 21, 2018. All proceeds benefit the CCYSB, a private nonprofit organization that has been strengthening children and families since 1968. Through an extensive array of programs working with parents of newborns up through older teens moving out on their own, CCYSB works to keep kids safe and give every child the opportunity to reach his or her potential. For more information, click here.

InVision Fall Festival 2018
2018-09-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Hozak Farms, 488 Anderson Hozak Rd. , Clinton, PA, 15026, United States
Babst Calland joins InVision Human Services for its Fall Festival on Saturday, September 22, 2018. For more information, click here.

Verland's 6th Annual Shoot for our Stars
2018-10-08 | Sporting Clays at Seven Springs, 777 Water Wheel Dr., Seven Springs, PA, 15622, United States
Babst Calland joins Verland for its 6th Annual Shoot for Our Stars event on Monday, October 8, 2018. Verland is a nonprofit family of person-centered, community homes and supports serving more than 230 individuals with intellectual disabilities, many of whom have serious physical challenges. Proceeds from this event help Verland to continue providing these vital services and programs for the many individuals who depend upon them.

Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act Amendments (Effective October 10, 2018)
2018-10-10 15:45 - 19:00 | DoubleTree Hotel, Green Tree, 500 Mansfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15205, United States
Registration: 3:45 p.m.
Program: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
On October 10, 2018, significant changes to Pennsylvania’s Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA) will take effect. Some of the areas impacted include a prohibition on the waiving of CASPA rights, the creation of a right to suspend work for nonpayment, the requirement that notice of deficiencies justifying the withholding of payment must be in writing, and right to post a maintenance bond to trigger the release of retainage.
In addition, the use of medical marijuana under Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act (MMA) raises several employment law issues that must be considered by construction companies, as they try to balance the competing interests of the MMA, federal employment laws, and collective bargaining agreements.
Please join Babst Calland’s construction attorneys for a brief yet informative program to learn about the impact of these two important issues.
For more information, please email vlanda@babstcalland.com.
*This seminar qualifies for one (1) PA CLE or one (1) PDH credits.
