EMLF’s Fall Symposium
2021-10-12 20:00 - 2021-10-14 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hilton Lexington/Downtown, 369 W Vine St. , Lixington, KY, 40507, United States
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its Fall Symposium, October 12,-14 2021.
On Wednesday, October 13, US Senator Shelley Moore Capito will participate in a conversation with her son, Moore Capito, a Babst Calland Shareholder and member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, about the bipartisan infrastructure bill and other legislative priorities, and their potential impact on the energy industry.
Also on Wednesday, October 13, Attorney Steve Silverman will present “An Update on the Ohio Dormant Mineral Act and Marketable Title Act,” covering recent litigation concerning the Ohio Dormant Mineral Act and Marketable Title Act, including the Ohio Supreme Court ruling in Erickson v. Morrison, and a discussion of best practices as a result of ongoing litigation and unresolved issues.
For more information, click here.
Moore Capito
Steve Silverman

SEER's 29th Fall Conference
2021-10-13 11:00 - 2021-10-15 16:30 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins the American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER) for its 29th Fall Conference, October 13-15, 2021. 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.

Pipeline Safety Regulations
2021-10-14 07:45 - 15:30 | Webinar
On Thursday, October 14, 2021, Pipeline Attorneys Keith Coyle and Brianne Kurdock will be co-presenters for EUCI’s “Pipeline Safety Regulations.” 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. Likewise, Congress has an ongoing interest in the safety of older transmission pipelines and in the replacement of leaky and deteriorating cast iron pipe in natural gas distribution systems.
The Pipeline Safety Regulations course 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. The 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.

2021 Annual Environmental Conference
2021-10-14 08:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
Attorney Lisa Bruderly will present “Hot Topics in Water Law: Regulatory Issues Affecting Permitting and Compliance” during the PA Chamber of Business and Industry’s 2021 Annual Environmental Conference. Topics include:

A discussion of recent key federal and Pennsylvania water law developments that will affect regulatory permitting and compliance.
The latest definition of “water of the United States,” industrial stormwater compliance, drinking water and spill prevention and response.
Updates on case law and guidance regarding discharges to groundwater that reach surface water, as well as new water-related federal and state guidance.

For more information, click here.

2021 BACP Sporting Clay Challenge
2021-10-15 12:00 - 18:00 | Shenecoy Sportsmen Club
Babst Calland joins the Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania (BACP) for its 5th Annual Clay Challenge on Friday, October 15, 2021. Proceeds from this event go towards BACP’s Building and Construction Student Awards and Workforce Development Initiatives. For more information, click here.

The Natural Gas Conference and Expo
2021-10-17 16:00 - 2021-10-20 16:00
Babst Calland joins the Southern Gas Association for the Natural Gas Conference & Expo, October 17-20, 2021. For more information, click here.

Energy & Mineral Law Foundation - Petrochemicals Update
2021-10-20 - 2021-11-10 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins the Energy Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its “Petrochemicals Update” weekly webinar series, October 20-November 10, 2021. Following up on the popular 2018 Petrochemicals Special Institute, this webinar will feature a series of business and legal topics, including updates on the Shell cracker plant in Pittsburgh and other developments, navigating economic incentives for petrochemical projects, safety and permitting best practices, and panel discussions on environmental, social, governance and sustainability initiatives and corporate legal issues.
On Wednesday, November 3, Attorney Kevin Garber will be a panelist for a panel discussion on Environmental, Social, Governance, and Sustainability Initiatives. This panel will feature attorneys and industry representatives discussing sustainability initiatives, climate change, environmental justice, and state pushes for recycled plastic.
For more information and to register, click here.

39th Annual PACA Meeting
2021-11-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Hotel Hershey
Attorney Kevin Garber will present “Land Use/Zoning: The Impact on Our Industry” at Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association’s (PACA) 39th Annual Meeting on Monday, November 15, 2021. Kevin will discuss land use zoning and the impact on the industry, as well as actions they need to take to better position themselves as they expand and renew their operations. For more information, click here.

Renewable Gas: Project Development, Regulation and Emerging Markets
2021-11-09 07:45 - 2021-11-10 11:00
Babst Calland joins EUCI for “Renewable Gas: Project Development, Regulation and Emerging Markets,” November 9-10, 2021. Renewable gas is increasingly gaining traction as a valuable resource in the decarbonization era. This symposium will serve as a forum for the energy sector to explore the applications and opportunities of this resource – specifically evaluating two categories of renewable gas:

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG): pipeline-quality natural gas (biomethane) derived from processing, cleaning and treating raw biogas; primarily from landfills, wastewater treatment plants, and animal manure. It is interchangeable with natural gas and carbon neutral.
Renewable Hydrogen or Green Hydrogen: hydrogen produced without emitting greenhouse gases as a by-product. It can be generated from renewable electricity by electrolysis, from biogas by steam reforming, and biomass through thermal conversion.

Attendees will gain in-depth knowledge about these renewable gas resources, with sessions providing comprehensive coverage of their involved technologies & production processes, market outlook & project economics, and related policy & regulatory initiatives.
Expert discussions will also address the potential roles of renewable gas to: utilize existing infrastructure (thus mitigating stranded assets), serve as an energy storage resource (power to gas), and support decarbonization efforts and high penetrations of renewable energy on the grid.
Attorney Gary Steinbauer will be the moderator for “The Regulatory & Policy Landscape: Decarbonization, Natural Gas & Renewable Gas Initiatives” on Tuesday, November 9. Topics include:

RNG in the Biden Administration

The Renewable Fuel Standard in 2021: How We Got Here
EPA on the RFS and Post 2022 Set Rule

Various States Approaches to RNG:

Califonia’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard
Oregon SB 98 Implementation and SB 844
Minnesota’s National Gas Innovation Act

For more information, click here.

Pittsburgh Technology Council's Tech 50 Awards
2021-11-10 16:00 - 21:00 | Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins the Pittsburgh Technology Council for its Tech 50 Awards on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Each year, the Pittsburgh Technology Council celebrates the most successful and innovative companies in southwestern Pennsylvania. This year, there’s one more reason to celebrate: it’s the 25th Anniversary of the Tech 50 Awards! This is your annual opportunity to connect with the region’s top companies in the following categories: AI/ML/Robotics, Consumer, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Medtech/Health IT, Non-Profit/Education/Community, Solutions Provider – Innovative Tech, Solutions Provider – Services, Start-up Company, and CEO of the Year! For more information, click here.

Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards
2021-11-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins Smart Business for their Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Since 2014, the Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards recognize 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 a 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.

2021 Polar Bear Plunge
2021-12-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Black Moshannon State Park
Babst Calland joins the YMCA of Centre County for their annual Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, December 4, 2021. For more information, click here.

Green Hydrogen 101
2021-12-07 07:50 - 2021-12-08 11:00 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins EUCI for “Green Hydrogen 101,” December 7-8, 2021. Green hydrogen as a clean energy resource has attracted the attention of governments and businesses worldwide, and has become a central part of many nations’ decarbonization plans. 2021 has already been a defining year for green hydrogen development with a marked increase in deals in the past few months. The strategic implementation of green hydrogen could revolutionize value chains in the energy industry. Green hydrogen could fuel vehicles, be used for heating, and be used in industries that have no economically viable alternative to fossil fuels. But without a strategic route to green hydrogen at scale, these efforts toward hydrogen implementation won’t contribute to net zero targets.
This seminar brings together leading utilities, developers and industry experts to explore the regulatory and economic implications of green hydrogen, plus the fundamentals of production, storage and distribution.
Attorney Ben Clapp will present “Hydrogen Policy: Regulations and Incentives” on Tuesday, December 7. The initial large-scale deployment of green hydrogen will likely be led by government mandates and the availability of incentive programs. This session will explore the state, federal and international policies, programs, and initiatives accelerating the adoption of green hydrogen by utility companies.
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.

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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill | What Natural Resources and Energy Lawyers Need to Know
2022-01-12 09:00 - 12:45 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins the The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (formerly the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation) for “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill | What Natural Resources and Energy Lawyers Need to Know” on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.
Attorneys Jim Curry and Sean McGovern will co-present “Energy Sources and Production.” Topics include:

Programs to plug orphaned oil and gas wells and remediate and restore well sites;
Background on potential role of hydrogen in the energy sector;
Grants, loans and other support for hydrogen infrastructure and research and development, and a standard for “clean hydrogen”;
Promotion of micro and small modular nuclear reactors;
Production and efficiency improvement incentives for hydropower, and support for pumped hydro storage and renewables integration; and
Incentives for alternative fuel vehicle refueling and recharging infrastructure.

For more information, click here.
Jim Curry
Sean McGovern

PHMSA Gas Gathering Rule Webinar
2022-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
On Thursday, January 13, 2022, Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will present a webinar on the “PHMSA Gas Gathering Rule” for the Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA). On November 15, 2021, the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a final rule for onshore gas gathering lines. The final rule, which represents the culmination of a decade-long rulemaking process, establishes new safety standards and reporting requirements for historically exempt gas gathering lines in rural areas. Keith will provide an overview of the new requirements in the final rule. For more information, please contact OOGA.

2022 GO-WV Winter Meeting
2022-01-19 07:30 - 2022-01-20 14:40 | Charleston Marriott Town Center, 200 Lee St. E, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Babst Calland joins GO-WV for its 2022 Winter Meeting. January 19-20, 2022. For more information, click here.

Smart Business Dealmakers Conference- The M&A Boom: Can It Last?
2022-02-23 | Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins Smart Business for its Dealmakers Conference, “The M&A Boom: Can It Last?,” on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Attorney Kevin Wills will be a co-panelist for “What Factors Are Impacting Your Deal … and How To Address Them.” As the deal market continues to be hot, transactions like capital raises, company sales, acquisitions, and liquidity events continue to occur at a rapid pace. But it’s become clear that some things have changed. Join Kevin and a panel of M&A experts, PE professionals, and C-Suite executives as they delve into what they’re experiencing, and which factors are causing changes in deal preparation and deal terms.
The Smart Business Dealmakers Conference connects hundreds of local dealmakers — from middle-market CEOs to top investors and lenders to leading M&A advisers. With sessions ranging from raising capital to selling companies, this conference covers the breadth of the M&A landscape. 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.

Center for Theater Arts' "Lifting our Voices" Gala Fundraiser
2022-03-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Heinz Hall for Performing Arts, 600 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins Center for Theater Arts for its “Lifting our Voices” Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Event proceeds go to providing all students, including those with special needs, with the highest quality performing arts instruction that supports the development of self-image and self-confidence. For more information, click here.

CLE: Class Action Lawsuits – The Basics
2022-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Attorneys Kathy Condo and Carla Castello will present a CLE program on “Class Action Lawsuits – The Basics” on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Class action litigation arises in various contexts, including environmental contamination, consumer protection, antitrust, product liability, pharmaceutical drugs, civil rights, data breaches, and workers’ rights. Given the liability exposure in class action cases, obtaining (or defeating) class certification is viewed as a critical milestone. This course is designed to provide a brief overview of class action litigation and the requirements for class certification under federal and Pennsylvania law, and provide case studies from our practice applying those certification requirements in ongoing litigation.
Kathy Condo
Carla Castello

Platts' Hydrogen Markets Americas Conference
2022-03-30 14:00 - 2022-04-01 12:30 | InterContinental San Diego, San Diego, CA/Online
Babst Calland joins Platts for its Hydrogen Markets Americas Conference, March 30-April 1, 2022. Attorney Jim Curry will be a co-panelist for “DOE Support for Regional Hydrogen Hubs.” This panel will discuss:

DOE funding and proposals
Working with regional hubs
Progress in building out hydrogen infrastructure
Implications for national hydrogen projects
Updates on some important regional hubs: Ohio Valley, Los Angeles, Houston, & Wyoming

For more information, click here.

Thorny Issues in Chapter 11 and How to Avoid Them
2022-03-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Duquesne Club, 325 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Attorney David Ross will be a co-panelist for TMA Pittsburgh’s “Thorny Issues in Chapter 11 and How to Avoid Them” on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. For more information, click here.

2022 PIOGA Spring Meeting
2022-04-06 08:00 - 19:00 | Rivers Casino
Attorneys Kevin Garber and Jean Mosites will co-present an “Environmental Year in Review and Outlook for 2022” during PIOGA’s Spring Meeting on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. For more information, click here.
Kevin Garber
Jean Mosites

POWER Promises - 2022 A Night of Hope
2022-04-06 20:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins POWER Promises – A Night of Hope on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. For more information, click here.

PBI's 2022 Environmental Law Forum
2022-04-13 09:00 - 2022-04-14 16:00 | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
Babst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its 2022 Environmental Law Forum April 13-14, 2022. For more information, click here.

2022 Keystone Space Collaborative Inaugural Conference
2022-04-20 08:00 - 2022-04-21 15:00 | Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Attorney Justine Kasznica who is also the Board Chair of the Keystone Space Collaborative, kicks off the inaugural Keystone Space Collaborative conference that is taking place April 20-21, 2022 at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, PA.
For details on the event, click here.

Irish Night - Row on for Brendan
2022-04-23 19:00 - 22:00
Babst Calland joins Central Catholic High School for its Irish Night – Row on for Brendan. Irish Night is a lively performance of Irish music and dance held in tribute to Brendan Foley, who brightened the halls of Central Catholic High School, rowed for the school, and left the world a better place for his 15-and-a-half years of life. For more information, click here.
