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.

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6th Annual Boots & Ballgowns Gala
2020-08-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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.

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.
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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.
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Sean McGovern
Ben Clapp
Gary Steinbauer

Pipelines Safety Regulations
2020-07-14 08:45 - 17:00
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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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

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.

From Idea to Invention to Intellectual Property: What Startups and Innovators Need to Know
2020-06-11 11:00 - 12:00
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.
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Justine Kasznica
Carl Ronald

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

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.

Webinar: COVID-19 Panel Discussion - Ask the Attorneys
2020-05-14 14:30 - 15:30
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.

Aftermarket Defeat Devices: Enforcing & Mitigating Mobile Air Pollution
2020-04-21 12:00 - 13:30
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 - Leaking Methane: Natural Gas, Climate Change, and Uncertainty
2020-04-08 12:00 - 13:30
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.

ACBA 150th Anniversary Gala
2020-03-07 18:30 - 23:30 | UPMC Club at Heinz Field, 100 Art Rooney Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Babst Calland joins the Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA) for its 150th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Proceeds from this event benefit the Allegheny County Bar Foundation. For more information, click here.

Center for Theater Arts' "Reach for a Star" Gala Fundraiser
2020-03-07 18:30 - 22:00 | Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe, 1000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA, 15317, United States
Babst Calland joins Center for Theater Arts for its “Reach for a Star” Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, March 7, 2020. 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.

2020 Crystal Ball – “Rustic Elegance”
2020-03-07 17:00 - 23:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Hobby Airport, 8181 Airport Blvd., Houston, TX, 77061, United States
Babst Calland joins BHS Foundation for its 2020 Crystal Ball on Saturday, March 7, 2020. For more information, click here.

Returning to the Moon: A Legal Symposium
2020-03-06 08:30 - 17:00 | Cleveland Marshall College of Law, 1801 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
Attorney Justine Kasznica will present on “How Ohio Companies Can Get Involved in the Artemis Program“ at Returning to the Moon: A Legal Symposium on Friday, March 6, 2020. This symposium will explore the various legal challenges surrounding the return to the Moon including property claims, military activity, commercial ventures, jurisdictional issues, environmental sustainability, and natural resource extraction. For more information, click here.

27th Annual NAIOP Pittsburgh Awards Banquet
2020-03-05 17:30 - 22:00 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. , Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins NAIOP for its 27th Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 5, 2020. 800+ leaders in Pittsburgh’s commercial real estate industry will join #CREpgh for their largest event in Pittsburgh to honor the strong contributions to the Pittsburgh commercial real estate market. For more information, click here.

Ohio Oil and Gas Association's 2020 Annual Meeting
2020-03-05 15:15 - 16:30 | Hilton Columbus at Easton, 3900 Chagrin Dr. , Columbus, OH, 43219, United States
Attorney Keith Coyle will participate at the OOGA Annual Meeting on the midstream panel on March 5, 2020 addressing recent rules issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). This meeting brings together top state and national industry leaders who will discuss current issues impacting the Ohio oil and gas industry. In addition to the business sessions, vendors exhibiting products and services pertinent to the industry will participate in the trade show portion of the event. The Annual Meeting is the principal business meeting of the Association and the premier networking event of the year.

Transaction Preparedness: How to Prepare Your Company for Any Type of Deal
2020-03-05 09:30 - 10:15 | Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Attorney Christian A. Farmakis will be the moderator for Transaction Preparedness: How to Prepare Your Company for Any Type of Deal at Smart Business Dealmakers Conference, March 5, 2020. No matter what type of M&A transaction you’re looking to do, being prepared comes down to three areas — your finances, operations and people. This group of entrepreneurs and experts will offer a deep dive into how to make sure you’re checking the right boxes before you go to market with a deal.
For more information or to register, click here.

Introduction to Pipeline Safety Regulations
2020-03-04 08:00 - 2020-03-05 12:00 | EUCI Conference Center, 6400 S Fiddlers Green Cir., Greenwood Village, CO, 801111, United States
Attorney Keith Coyle will be an instructor for an “Introduction to Pipeline Safety Regulations,” March 4-5, 2020.
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 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.
An Introduction to Pipeline Safety 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.
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MBA's Construction Industry Evening of Excellence
2020-02-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Heinz Field East Club, 100 Art Rooney Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Babst Calland joins the Master Builders’ Association (MBA) for its Construction Industry Evening of Excellence on Thursday, February 27, 2020. 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.

CLE Program: Good Writing – Legal and Otherwise
2020-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | BabstCalland_Pit_0119
Attorney Mychal Schulz will present a CLE program on “Good Writing – Legal and Otherwise” on Thursday, February 27, 2020. This program will include a discussion on such subjects as:

Why preparation before beginning to write is so important;
Professional standards for non-legal docs;
Advocacy vs. Non-Advocacy legal writing;
Using Outlines and Checklists; and
The Beethoven vs. Mozart Writer.

*Space is limited.

ASA's Annual Networking Evening
2020-02-06 17:30 - 21:30 | Rivers Casino
Babst Calland joins the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) at its Annual Networking Evening on Thursday, February 6, 2020. For more information, click here.

NAPE Summit 2020
2020-02-05 08:00 - 2020-02-07 13:00 | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
Join Babst Calland at NAPE Summit, February 5-7, 2020. NAPE is the oil and gas industry’s marketplace for the buying, selling and trading of prospects and producing properties. NAPE is unique in that it brings together all industry disciplines; draws in decision-makers; focuses its participation on prospect generators; and hosts companies of all sizes, from small independents to majors.
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ACBA Annual Banquet
2020-02-01 17:30 - 21:00 | Rivers Casino
Babst Calland joins the Allegheny County Boroughs Association (ACBA) for its Annual Banquet on Saturday, February 1, 2020. For more information, click here.

KECA's Pittsburgh Chapter Fundraising Banquet
2020-02-01 15:30 - 21:00 | Doubletree in Cranberry Township
Babst Calland joins the Keystone Elk Country Alliance’s (KECA) Pittsburgh Chapter for its Annual Fundraising Banquet on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Successful Contract Negotiations
2020-01-23 11:30 - 13:00 | NOVA Place, 100 South Commons, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Attorneys Sara Antol and Justine Kasznica will present a CLE on “Successful Contract Negotiations” for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) on Thursday, January 23, 2020. This seminar will discuss how to negotiate contracts and will present a “Tool Kit” with sample language. For more information, click here.
Sara Antol
Justine Kasznica

2020 IOGAWV Winter Meeting
2020-01-21 07:30 - 2020-01-22 19:30 | Charleston Town Center Marriott, 200 Lee Street East, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Babst Calland joins IOGAWV for its 2020 Winter Meeting at the Charleston Marriott, January 21-22, 2020.
