State Clean Transportation Initiatives: Stepping Toward Success for High EV Adoption
2020-11-10 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Attorneys Julie Domike and Gina Falaschi will be co-panelists for the Environmental Law Institute’s “State Clean Transportation Initiatives: Stepping Toward Success for High EV Adoption” webinar on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
The United States is experiencing a wave of state-led clean transportation initiatives that are gaining substantial momentum. Faced with insufficient action on the federal level to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, states are focusing their efforts on the sector that produces the largest percentage of emissions: transportation.
California has adopted low emission limits for light-duty vehicles and targeted transportation segments with new regulations, such as the Advanced Clean Trucks regulation. Other states are requiring transportation network companies to curb emissions. Several states are forming new regional initiatives, including the Transportation and Climate Initiative and the Multi-State Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Memorandum of Understanding. Still others are developing charging infrastructure initiatives, expanding the grid to promote electric vehicles, investing in electric vehicle government fleets and rebates for private customers, and more.
Join ELI, Babst Calland, and leading panelists to explore these initiatives, their potential impact, and funding sources. Expert panelists will focus on steps state and local governments can take to partner with industry to facilitate increased electric vehicle adoption. Lastly, panelists will dive into big issue topics such as the development of robust charging and grid infrastructure, and allowing direct sales to consumers.
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WEBINAR: Driving Solar Development and Policy in Pennsylvania
2020-11-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Attorney Ben Clapp will be a panelist for “Driving Solar Development and Policy in Pennsylvania” on Thursday, November 12, 2020. This webinar will be hosted by Carnegie Mellon University’s Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation as part of its “Energy, Resilience, and COVID-19 – Pivoting in 2020” Webinar Series and will continue the discussion on the future of energy policy, turning the focus to solar development. Can multiple technologies and forms of energy co-exist to meet mutual goals? How have state and federal policies helped and hurt this interconnection? With insights from the Executive Director of the PA Office of Energy, the panel will address the surge of utility scale projects, state incentives for community solar, and how secure regulations can continue facilitating growth.
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Tech 50 Awards: 25th Anniversary Celebration
2020-11-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Webinar
Babst Calland joins the Pittsburgh Technology Council for its Tech 50 Awards on Wednesday, November 12, 2020. The Tech 50 Awards honors technology innovation in our region. This virtual event will take a deeper dive into the Finalist companies and CEO of the Year Finalists to learn what makes them successful and see how they have exemplified the 2020 event theme: REDEFINE. RECHARGE. For more information, click here.

Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards
2020-11-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Fairmont Pittsburgh, 510 Market Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins Smart Business for their Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Since 2014, the Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards has recognized the top executives of the 50 smartest companies in the Greater Pittsburgh region for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations. All 50 winners will be honored at this special celebration, and three organizations will receive specialty awards for their achievements in three category areas – innovation, impact and sustainability. Additionally, all guests will be treated to a keynote address on what it takes to lead a successful “smart” company. For more information, click here.

COVID-19 & Workers Comp Q&A
2020-11-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar
Attorneys John McCreary and David White will join the Keystone Contractors Association (KCA) for a COVID-19 & Workers Comp Q&A on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases the past few weeks, there has also been an uptick in the number of questions from employers related to workers compensation. To help construction companies navigate through these challenging times, the KCA has created an opportunity for construction employers to get their concerns answered. This virtual event features representatives from Babst Calland and McConkey Insurance & Benefits who will be fielding your questions. If interested in attending, please email the KCA.
John McCreary
David White

DUG East-Marcellus-Utica Midstream Conference - ESG Spotlight
2020-12-02 | Webinar
Attorney Jean Mosites will be a co-speaker for “ESG Spotlight: Beyond Simply Satisfying Investors’ Demands” during the DUG East-Marcellus-Utica Midstream Conference on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. One of Appalachia’s top operators has increased its net-zero goals. What is the particular strategies they are pursuing in the Marcellus and Utica region to achieve those goals and how is it letting investors and the public know. Also, what are investors demanding, and how can companies deliver?
For more information, click here.

Past, Present and Future of Environmental Enforcement: Perspectives of Former EPA Air Enforcement Attorneys
2020-12-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Webinar
Julie Domike
Attorneys Julie Domike and Clara Poffenberger will co-present “Past, Present and Future of Environmental Enforcement: Perspectives of Former EPA Air Enforcement Attorneys” to the A&WMA Baltimore-Washington Chapter on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Based on over 30 years’ individual experience with a variety of clients and air issues, these nationally recognized Clean Air Act attorneys will provide perspectives on the 50-year history of environmental enforcement as well as the continued efforts to overcome remaining challenges in addressing new and emerging problems. For more information, click here.

2020 Bankruptcy Symposium
2020-12-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Zoom Webinar
Babst Calland joins the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section for its 33rd Annual Western District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Symposium on Friday, December 11, 2020. 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.

2020 PIOGATech Air Quality Compliance Training
2020-12-15 09:00 - 15:15 | Webinar
Attorneys Kevin Garber and Jean Mosites will co-present “Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and Post-Election Updates” during the 2020 PIOGATech Air Quality Compliance Training on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
This Training will include the following topics:

An Overview of Air Quality Regulations Affecting Oil and Gas Industry
An Intro to ProMax for O & G Emission Estimates
An Overview of Methods for Identifying and Estimating Methane Emissions
Air Dispersion Modeling Case Studies at Compressor Stations in PA, WV and OH
A PADEP Update
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and Post-Election Updates
Air Permitting Case Studies: The Nuances of Oil & Gas Facilities
The Proposed Pennsylvania O&G CTG RACT Rule
A Compliance Management Roundtable Panel with Operators

For more information, click here.
Kevin Garber
Jean Mosites

Implicit Bias in Legal Settings – Why and How to Disrupt It
2020-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, Attorney Don Bluedorn will co-present “Implicit Bias in Legal Settings – Why and How to Disrupt It,” to the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC). This session will define Implicit Bias and identify ways in which it poses challenges for groups under-represented in the legal profession. The presenters will discuss the Bostock decision and how Implicit Bias affects hiring and other personnel decisions, including work assignments in a law firm or corporate law department. The panel will also answer participants’ questions and identify practical measures to interrupt Implicit Bias and work toward a more diverse and inclusive work environment.

48th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium
2021-01-12 | PA
Babst Calland joins the West Virginia Coal Association for its 48th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. For more information, click here.

Special Institute on Solar Power
2021-01-26 - 2021-01-28 | Webinar
As the solar industry grows, the universe of legal issues surrounding solar development grows with it. With clients diversifying and practices growing — what do lawyers need to know to be successful? On January 26-28, 2021, solar energy industry personnel and attorneys focused on solar developments, including Babst Calland’s Ben Clapp, will present on the myriad of legal, financial, and practical considerations for solar power projects during the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation’s (EMLF) “Special Institute on Solar Power.” For more information, click here.

Cybersecurity Update – Empowering In-House Counsel in Support of More Proactive Cybersecurity and Defense of Corporate Networks
2021-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Concurrent with the rise in the frequency and the sophistication of cyber-attacks, organizations are increasingly adding legal leaders to teams with strategic cybersecurity oversight and responsibilities. On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Babst Calland’s Carl Ronald will join PacketViper President Ken Wolf and CTO Donald Gray to review fundamental network-related cybersecurity concepts for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC).
Topics covered will include:

The Solarwinds third-party breach – key takeaways
Network cybersecurity 101 – terminology & concepts
Protecting networks – IT vs OT challenges
Common cyber threats – an overview
Vendor ecosystems and network cybersecurity risk
Balancing compliance and cybersecurity
Do it yourself vs managed security service providers
Suggested questions to ask and topics to raise, to your cybersecurity leadership team
Legal tips for in-house counsel on risk mitigation

For more information, click here.

Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce's Virtual Issues & Eggs Legislative Breakfast 2021
2021-02-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins the Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce for it’s annual Issues & Eggs Legislative Breakfast on Monday, February 8, 2021. For more than 50 years, Issues & Eggs has served as an enriching kickoff for the legislative session and shines a spotlight on policies that promote Kanawha County business and advance economic development and growth throughout the state. This year’s virtual event includes:

Keynote remarks by West Virginia’s legislative leaders, including Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw and Senate President Craig Blair
A preview of the Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 legislative agenda
Question & answer opportunities for audience engagement with state legislators

Pipelines 101 - Basic Principles of Onshore Pipelines
2021-02-16 07:45 - 12:15 | Webinar
On Thursday, February 16, 2021, Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will be an instructor for EUCI’s “Pipelines 101 – Basic Principles of Onshore Pipelines.” This course will concentrate on natural gas and petroleum pipelines, cover the history of pipelines, review pertinent definitions and terminology, and explain how pipelines are designed and how they operate. This course is intended primarily for those individuals that may have a limited knowledge or experience with pipelines.
Key Takeaways include:

Major differences in the types of pipelines
Vernacular related to pipeline terms of design, construction and operation
How pipelines work
Route selection process
Right of way acquisition process
Types of pipeline equipment and facilities
Requirements for proper maintenance activities
Safety practices that need to be put in place Describe SCADA
Familiarity with the major codes and standards as well as pipeline regulatory agencies

For more information, click here.

Oil and Gas Environmental and Regulatory Institute
2021-02-16 10:00 - 2021-02-18 12:00 | PA
Attorney Lisa Bruderly will present “The State of Waters of the U.S. Classification and What This Means for Your Permit,” Attorney Kathy Condo will co-present “Regulatory Potpourri” and Attorney Kevin Garber will co-present “Produced Water: A State by State Regulatory Approach” at the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation’s (EMLF) Oil and Gas Environmental and Regulatory Institute, February 16-18, 2021.
Lisa Bruderly
Kathy Condo
Kevin Garber

2021 APA Kickoff Event
2021-02-16 17:30 - 20:30 | Bella Sera, 414 Morganza Rd., Canonsburg, PA, 15317, United States
On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, Attorney Keith Coyle will speak at the 2021 Appalachian Pipeliners Association (APA) Kickoff Event on the implications of the 2020 election on the energy industry. For more information, click here.

2021 Virtual Appalachian Land Institute
2021-02-18 08:00 - 16:15 | Webinar
On Thursday, February 18, 2021, Attorneys Nik Tysiak and Chuck Saffer will join the Michael Late Benedum Chapter of the American Association of Professional Landmen for its 2021 Virtual Appalachian Land Institute (ALI). Nik will present “Practical Usage of the Ohio Dormant Mineral Act and Marketable Title Act” and Chuck will serve on the 2021 ALI Committee. For more information, click here.
Nik Tysiak
Chuck Saffer

MBA's Construction Industry Evening of Excellence
2021-02-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins the Master Builders’ Association (MBA) for its Construction Industry Evening of Excellence on Thursday, February 25, 2021. The Construction Industry Evening of Excellence is a celebration of the region’s great building construction industry heritage. This event brings together the people that represent every facet of the construction process with a commitment to excellence in each and every construction project. This commitment to excellence is on display during the event as the winning projects in the MBA Building Excellence Awards are announced. For more information, click here.

Smart Business Dealmakers Conference - M&A in a Post-COVID World
2021-03-04 08:30 - 14:00 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins Smart Business for its Dealmakers Conference, “M&A in a Post-COVID World,” on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Attorney Chris Farmakis will be the moderator for the panel on “Deal Preparedness for Buyers and Sellers: From Pre-Deal to Post-Closing.” Whether a buyer or seller, deal preparedness starts well before an actual transaction and ends well after closing. Being prepared comes down to being informed and ready. A group of entrepreneurs and industry-seasoned service providers offer a deep dive into how to make sure you’re checking the right boxes before you go to market—during the deal and post-close.
The Dealmakers Conference connects thousands of local dealmakers – from middle-market CEOs to top investors and lenders to leading M&A advisers. With sessions ranging from raising capital to buying and selling companies to alternative asset investing, this conference covers the breadth of the M&A landscape and will focus on the pandemic’s impact on dealmaking. For more information, click here.

Energy Storage Technology and Regulatory Implications for Renewable Energy Power Supply
2021-03-19 15:00 - 16:30 | Webinar
On Friday, March 19, 2021, Attorney James Curry will be a co-presenter for Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation’s (RMMLF) “Energy Storage Technology and Regulatory Implications for Renewable Energy Power Supply.” This webinar will provide a primer on energy storage technology, challenges facing electric utilities in incorporating energy storage on their systems, and legal and regulatory opportunities and challenges for public utilities regulated by state commissions. Energy storage is becoming a more important part of electric utilities’ resource portfolios to serve power consumers. The increase in renewable energy in utility portfolios and abandonment of fossil fuel-fired baseload generation poses challenges for utilities to maintain reliable service for customers when wind and solar generation are not available or when intermittent generation does not match well with a utility’s peak consumption demands. Large power consumers, including oil, gas, mining, and processing companies, can be particularly vulnerable to power reliability concerns and also want, like all consumers, to manage their electric power costs. Companies also may have internal policies or objectives that support “greener” approaches to power generation. Energy storage is a key piece of how utilities will incorporate more “green” power alternatives and provide reliable electric service.
Topics to be covered in this webinar include:

Basics of electric energy storage technologies, including batteries.

Recent and expected trends in costs of and incorporation of energy storage in utility systems.

Challenges for electric utilities to incorporate storage on their system, including matching energy dispatch with peak demand as it may change minute to minute as well as how it evolves seasonally and annually.

Legal and regulatory opportunities and constraints, including increasing renewable energy and zero carbon standards, reliability requirements and measures, and safety codes.

For more information, click here.

Renewable Gas in the Energy Industry
2021-03-23 07:45 - 2021-03-24 23:30 | Webinar
On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Attorney Jim Curry will present “U.S. RNG & Hydrogen Regulatory Frameworks: Opportunities & Challenges,” at EUCI’s Renewable Gas in the Energy Industry Conference. Topics include:

Federal regulatory frameworks for hydrogen and RNG
Areas of clarity versus regulatory uncertainties that may cause delay
Options for closing the gaps

2nd Energy and Environmental Law Conference
2021-03-24 09:50 - 2021-03-25 15:20 | Webinar
Attorney Jean Mosites will present “The Climate Change Outlook for Energy in 2021” at The Center for American and International Law’s 2nd Energy and Environmental Law Conference on Thursday, March 25, 2021. This session will cover recent developments in both federal and state climate change initiatives affecting the oil and gas industry. The session will discuss a wide range of actions, from cap-and-trade programs, to litigation, legislation and regulation. Climate change initiatives are expected to gain momentum and creativity as all sectors of the economy consider and address the local, regional and global effects of greenhouse gas emissions. The session will address legal, practical and policy considerations. For more information, click here.

The Rise of Legal Tech and Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) – Trends, Uses and Lessons Learned
2021-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
On Wednesday, April 8, 2021, Babst Calland’s Board Chairman and Management Committee Member Christian Farmakis and Attorney Dane Fennell will present “The Rise of Legal Tech and Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) – Trends, Uses and Lessons Learned” for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC). Mr. Farmakis and Mr. Fennell will discuss how in-house legal departments and their law firms are rapidly increasing the deployment of “Legal Tech” and the utilization of Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) and how these trends are impacting the practice of law, both at in-house departments and at their outside legal counsel. They will touch on which Legal Tech has already “taken hold” and which ones are still emerging. Throughout their presentation, they will share some personal experiences and “lessons learned” from utilizing certain Legal Tech and managing and leading the efforts of Solvaire, Babst Calland’s affiliated ALSP. For more information, click here.
Christian Farmakis
Dane Fennell

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers Annual Meeting
2021-04-12 09:30 - 2021-04-13 18:00 | Webinar
Attorney Keith Coyle will be a panelist for a technical session on “Midstream Policy Outlook” during the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers’ (AFPM) Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. In recent years we have experienced a myriad of legislative and regulatory midstream policies that improved pipeline safety and streamlined infrastructure permitting. During the same period, pipelines have become highly politicized. We have seen widespread efforts to stifle or stop midstream infrastructure projects through the regulatory process, legislation, and litigation. Furthermore, with a new Administration and Congress focused on transitioning to renewable energy sources the next four years are likely to remain very active. This panel will review current regulatory, legislative, and legal midstream issues and provide and near-term outlook on midstream policy issues. For more information, click here.

PBI's 2021 Environmental Law Forum
2021-04-21 09:00 - 2021-04-22 16:45 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its 2021 Environmental Law Forum, April 21-22, 2021. Attorney Kevin Garber served as a member of the planning team for this Forum. For more information, click here.

POWER Promises - A Night of Hope
2021-04-21 20:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins POWER Promises – A Night of Hope on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. For more information, click here.

Spill Discovery, Reporting, and Remediation
2021-04-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Attorney Kevin Garber will present “Legal Considerations and Liabilities” during PIOGA’s Technical Seminar Series on Spill Discovery, Reporting, and Remediation. For more information, click here.

Ask the Attorneys - A Year Later
2021-04-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar
On Thursday, April 29, 2021, Construction Attorney David White will be a co-panelist for Keystone Contractors Association’s (KCA) “Ask the Attorneys – A Year Later.” A year ago we found ourselves in a state of uncertainty: What exactly is the Coronavirus? When will the construction industry fully reopen? What are the legal ramifications from everything that is going on? There were so many questions a year ago. Fortunately, KCA members stepped up to help each other, from the safety professionals who shared best practices to the financial advisors who offered market commentary to attorneys who answered legal concerns. This webinar is a sequel to KCA’s “COVID-19 Panel Discussion – Ask the Attorneys” webinar that occurred in May 2020.

2nd Annual Hydrogen Markets Americas Virtual Conference
2021-05-05 12:00 - 2021-05-06 17:00 | Webinar
On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Attorney Jim Curry will be the moderator for “Regional Initiatives to Support the Growth of Hydrogen” during the 2nd Annual Hydrogen Markets Americas Virtual Conference. Topics include:

What are the scenarios for growth of hydrogen?
How much will depend on federal energy policy in the U.S.?
Potential for green hydrogen production in the U.S. and Canada
Views from different states and regions: advancing hydrogen in the Gulf Coast and Northeast
Canada’s initiatives and ties to existing industries

For more information, click here.
