The Babst Calland Women’s Initiative strives to increase the retention and advancement of women attorneys at our Firm and in the broader legal community by promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities.
The Women’s Initiative meets regularly to facilitate open discussions about workplace challenges historically faced by women in professional settings and encourages the exchange of advice and experiences to aid others in navigating those challenges.
The Women’s Initiative further supports the Firm’s women attorneys in developing and promoting their practices by acknowledging and celebrating successes and encouraging mentorship among all of the Firm’s attorneys. A key goal of the Women’s Initiative is to connect women attorneys across the Firm’s practice groups and offices, allowing for organic support systems to develop and prosper. This blending of practice groups and offices encourages collaboration and cross-marketing opportunities that benefit our attorneys and clients. By encouraging these relationships, the Women’s Initiative’s work advances the professional and business development of women attorneys at the Firm and within the legal community at large.
The following celebrates the initiatives of the women attorneys at Babst Calland.
In her recent alert The New Privacy Shield – European Commission Adopts the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Ember Holmes discusses how the European Commission adopted the European Union-United States Data Privacy Framework (DPF), a decision concluding that the U.S. has adequate data privacy and security infrastructure in place for secure transfer of personal data from the European Economic Area into the U.S. Ms. …
In her recent alert Where Can a Corporation Be Sued For, Well, Anything? (An Evolving Test) with Joseph Schaeffer, Christina McKinley explains why the Mallory decision is undoubtedly a significant development in the Supreme Court’s personal jurisdiction jurisprudence (and a significant shift, depending on perspective). But its practical impact remains to be seen. Only Pennsylvania has enacted a statute requiring out-of-state corporations to consent to general jurisdiction as a condition for registering to do business in the Commonwealth, and it is far from assured that the other states will follow suit. …
In her recent article D.C. Circuit Decision Vacates PHMSA’s Final Rule Applied to Gathering Lines with Keith Coyle, Christina McKinley discusses the D.C. Circuit decision in GPA Midstream Association and American Petroleum Institute v. United States Department of Transportation and Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration. To view the full article, click here.
In her recent interview with Smart Business, Jean Mosites discusses the uncertainties facing businesses as governments work to address the known or suspected impacts of PFAS. To read the full interview, click here.
In her recent employment bulleting Employment Eligibility Verification Requirement Flexibility to End August 30, 2023 with Steve Antonelli, Alex Farone discusses how all employers must soon resume physically inspecting the Form I-9 and employment eligibility documentation for new employees, a requirement that has not been strictly enforced since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. To read the full bulletin, click here.
Attorney Jean Mosites will serve as a panelist for “Legal & Regulatory Trends” at the Oilfield Water Connections’ 2nd Annual Marcellus Shale Water Business Update on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. During this conference, 150 E&P, midstream, and water service business leaders will gather in Pittsburgh for networking and discussion of the latest produced water industry trends pertaining to commercialization, business risks/opportunities, optimization, and capital allocation. …
In her recent article Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Understanding How Original Jurisdiction in ACRE Cases Impacts Your Municipality with Michael Korns, Anna Hosack discusses a recent opinion from the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court that shows the dangers of relying solely on the MPC procedural rules when other statutes are also potentially in play and highlights the importance of understanding when the normal day to day protocols of the MPC may be superseded by other laws. …
In her recent article In Response to Environmental Groups’ Request, PADEP Declines to Issue Order to Shell Plant to Cease Operations with Joseph Reinhart, Sean McGovern and Matthew Wood, Christina Puhnaty discuses the April 12 stipulation of settlement between PADEP and Equitrans. Click here to view the full article.
In their recent article The Future of Pennsylvania’s RGGI Rule Remains Uncertain with Joseph Reinhart and Sean McGovern, Gina Falaschi Buchman and Christina Puhnatydiscuss the three legal challenges that were filed in response to the publication of the final rule. To view the full article, click here.
Litigation Attorney Katrina Bowers will co-present “Devil’s Advocate: Crossing the Line of Zealous Advocacy” at EMLF’s 44th Annual Institute on Monday. June 19, 2023. As zealous advocates, attorneys dance on the blade of aggressive advocacy and persuasion. This presentation will explore this delicate dance through the lens of real-life examples. For more information, click here.
Babst Calland women attorneys Janet Meub and Anna Jewart participate in the Neighborhood Legal Services Association’s Pro Bono Protection from Abuse Program in Allegheny County.
The Neighborhood Legal Services Association offers civil legal services to low-income individuals and families who are unable to afford a private attorney. The types of services include full legal representation, advice, assistance in self-representation or brief service/limited legal assistance. …
In her recent article EPA Bets on Low-GHG Hydrogen and Carbon Capture & Sequestration Technologies in Latest Proposed Power Plant Clean Air Act Rule with Gary Steinbauer, Christina Puhnaty discusses the EPA’s proposed rule and how it relies heavily on hydrogen co-firing and carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) deployment as part of the decarbonization of the power-producing sector. To read the full article, click here.
In their recent alert Supreme Court Removes Barrier to Appeals of “Purely Legal” Issues Christina McKinley and Alex Farone explain the ruling made last week in Dupree v. Younger. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a summary judgment ruling can be appealed based on a purely legal issue without filing a post-trial motion to preserve the issue. …
In her recent interview with Smart Business, Alyssa Golfieri discusses how buyers can avoid common zoning and land use pitfalls in real estate transactions. To view the article on the interview, click here.
