In her recent article, EPA Proposes National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Six PFAS Chemicals with Matt Wood, Mackenzie Moyer discusses the EPA’s pre-publication version of a proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Rulemaking that would regulate six PFAS substances under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Years in the making, the final PFAS rule will be the first federally enforceable drinking water rule governing PFAS. The EPA intends to finalize the PFAS rule by the end of 2023. Click here to view the full article.
Attorney Lisa Bruderly will present “WOTUS Rulemaking and Status” during the West Virginia Coal Association’s 49th Annual Mining Symposium on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. For more information, click here.
In their recent article Back to the Future: NLRB Reinstates Significant Restrictions on Severance Agreements with Steve Silverman, Alex Farone and Janet Meub discusses the NLRB’s decision in McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58, about reinstituting its pre-2020 precedent that severance agreements cannot contain: confidentiality agreements precluding the employee from discussing the terms of the severance; and nondisparagement clauses. Click here to view the full article.
In her recent alert Acting PA DEP Secretary Discusses Broad Views on Environmental Justice and Plans for Additional EJ Staff with Sean McGovern, Amanda Brosy explains how EJ continues to be a priority for the DEP. Click here to view the full alert.
In her recent article, No Reason to Cheer—Case Dismissed Due to Severe Discovery Violations in the Pretrial Practice & Discovery, American Bar Association Litigation Section, Jessica Barnes discusses a proposed antitrust class action was recently dismissed because of the plaintiffs’ serious failures to comply with the court’s orders regarding discovery. Click here, to read the full article.
On March 21, 2023, Babst Calland’s Women’s Initiative hosted a panel discussion on “What Makes a Great Outside Counsel?” Alana Fortna, Vice President, Counsel, Environmental at Paramount Global Department, Emilie Delo, Assistant General Counsel at SAE International, and Brandy Erbelding, Counsel at City Line Capital, offered their perspectives and shared advice with Babst Calland’s women attorneys regarding the qualities that make certain outside counsel stand out above the rest.
Our Women’s Initiative Committee is very grateful to our panelists, our moderator, Alex Farone, and all who attended this exciting panel discussion.
In photo: (L-R) Alex Farone, Brandy Erbelding, Emilie Delo, Alana Fortna, Carla Castello and Christina Manfredi McKinley
In her recent article, EJ Federal and PA Update with Sean McGovern, Amanda Brosy discusses the recent federal and state developments in environmental justice (EJ) policy. Click here to view the full article.
Today marks International Women’s Day (IWD), a global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year’s theme for IWD is #EmbraceEquity. With equity, we can create an inclusive world and collectively forge change for women worldwide. At Babst Calland, we are proud to have a fantastic group of women attorneys and professionals who bring unique perspectives and skills to the Firm. We celebrate you, and to all women everywhere: we see you, we support you, and we stand with you.
Christina Manfredi McKinley was recently appointed to the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Pittsburgh’s Future Corporate Leaders Board. The ACG Pittsburgh was established in 1985 and promotes the professional and business interests of its 300+ members through quality programs, education, and networking. Members include CEOs, CFOs, equity group managers, business buyers, bankers, strategic planners, investment bankers, lawyers, and accountants. For more information, click here.
In her recent article EPA Proposes National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives for Fiscal Years 2024-2027 with Ben Clapp, Gina Falaschi Buchman discusses how every 4 years the EPA reviews its priorities and will set new enforcement and compliance initiatives for which it establishes specific goals and a comprehensive strategy. Click here to view the full article.
Christina Manfredi McKinley was recently appointed to the Local Rules Advisory Committee for the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Comprised of a group of bar members, this Committee works with the federal court to review and propose changes to the Court’s local rules and procedures.
Justine Kasznica was recently interviewed by Pittsburgh Business Times about the growing space economy in the Pittsburgh region.
Click here to view the full interview.
In the February 2023 edition of The American Oil & Gas Reporter, Lisa Bruderly authored Administration’s WOTUS Rule Muddies Jurisdictional Waters where she discusses the issuing of a new definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS), which becomes effective on March 20 and how the regulated community is watching this new definition of WOTUS because it will determine federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. Click here to view the full article.
Pittsburgh Technology Council is talking with Justine Kasznica in the latest Emerging Tech Law Podcast about the current state of the region’s space industry in the public and private sector, what makes the tri-state area
an attractive place for today’s space industry, how involved are local technology companies and the universities in the growing interest in commercial space development, and how Babst Calland is positioned to support these space and related tech companies.
To listen to the podcast, click here.
Congratulations to Tiffany Arbaugh on being appointed as the 2023 President-Elect of Women’s Energy Network West Virginia Board of Directors.
WEN is an international organization of professional women who work across the energy value chain. Their mission is to develop programs to provide networking opportunities and foster career and leadership development of women who work in the energy industries.