Conferences
2019 WVONGA Fall Meeting
Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place 2 Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WVJoin us at the WVONGA Fall Meeting, November 7-8, 2019. During the two days, industry experts will provide insight into current advancements and the challenges and rewards we will face in the future. For more information, click here.
SHALE GAS LAW 2019
WVU College of Law 101 Law School Dr. , Morgantown , WV, United StatesAttorneys Kip Power and Shannon Rutherford will present "Clean Water Act Sections 401, 404 and 505: Citizen Suits Based on Water Quality Certifications for Energy Projects," at WVU College of Law's Shale Gas Law 2019 on November 8-9, 2019. A state must issue a water quality certification under Clean Water Act Section 401 in order to make effective any federal permit issued under other Clean Water Act provisions that authorize...
Leadership West Virginia’s 2020 State of the State Reception
Charleston Town Center Marriott 200 Lee Street East, Charleston, WV, United StatesBabst Calland joins Leadership West Virginia on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, following the State of the State address at the Charleston Town Center Marriott for its 13th Annual State of the State Reception.
2020 IOGAWV Winter Meeting
Charleston Town Center Marriott 200 Lee Street East, Charleston, WV, United StatesBabst Calland joins IOGAWV for its 2020 Winter Meeting at the Charleston Marriott, January 21-22, 2020.
NAPE Summit 2020
George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin 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. For more information, click here.
Introduction to Pipeline Safety Regulations
EUCI Conference Center 6400 S Fiddlers Green Cir., Greenwood Village, CO, United StatesAttorney 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...
Transaction Preparedness: How to Prepare Your Company for Any Type of Deal
Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, United StatesAttorney 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...
9th Annual Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference
Attorney Mychal Schulz will present "Update: The Nuisance Nuisance" as a webinar for the West Virginia Manufacturers Association's (WVMA) 9th Annual Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Like a gnat that refuses to go away, nuisance claims continue to be filed in the region against companies in the oil and natural gas industry. In this presentation, Mr. Schulz provides an overview of how nuisance laws have...
2020 PMAA Annual Conference
Attorney John McCreary will co-present "Medical Marijuana: Workplace Implications" during the 2020 PMAA Annual Conference on Monday, August 31, 2020. This presentation will review employment law, trends in cases from Pennsylvania and elsewhere, and explore the issues created by the Medical Marijuana Act. For more information, click here.
Shale Insight 2020
WebinarBabst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale Insight 2020, September 29-October 1, 2020. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in a new virtual event format, Shale Insight offers attendees, exhibitors and sponsors unprecedented access to the insights of industry-leading CEOs, high level elected and other public officials and expert thought leaders across the spectrum, all of whom play a critical role in crafting the public policy and technical landscape that...
EMLF’s 41st Annual Institute & Fall Symposium
WebinarBabst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its 41st Annual Institute & Fall Symposium, October 13,-17 2020. Don Bluedorn Attorney Donald Bluedorn will co-present "Ethics: Implicit Bias in the Law Firm Setting." Implicit Bias refers to when we have attitudes toward people or associate stereotypes without our conscious knowledge based on factors such as race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and age. This presentation will address...
SEER’s 28th Fall Conference
WebinarBabst Calland joins the American Bar Association's Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER) for its 28th Fall Conference, October 19-27, 2020. 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,...
2020 Annual Environmental Conference
WebinarAttorney Colleen Grace Donofrio will present "Surviving Investigations and Facility Inspections" during PA Chamber of Business and Industry's 2020 Environmental Conference on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. It is critical that companies are adequately prepared for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) inspections to avoid violations and compliance-related fines. Colleen will discuss: How to prepare for an inspection if you receive an early notice, what to...
48th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium
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.
Smart Business Dealmakers Conference – M&A in a Post-COVID World
WebinarBabst 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...
Renewable Gas in the Energy Industry
WebinarOn 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 Annual Hydrogen Markets Americas Virtual Conference
WebinarOn 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...
2021 PIOGA Spring Meeting
Rivers CasinoAttorneys Kevin Garber and Jean Mosites will co-present "Pipeline Pitfalls - Legal Challenges & Obstacles" during the 2021 PIOGA Spring Meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. For more information, click here. Kevin Garber Jean Mosites
Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia’s Annual Meeting
Babst Calland joins the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia for its Annual Meeting, June 9-11, 2021. For more information, click here.
EMLF’s 42nd Annual Institute
Peabody Hotel 118 S. Second Street, Memphis, TNBabst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its 42nd Annual Institute, June 20-22, 2021. Attorney Jim Curry will be a co-panelist for "Carbon Capture/Storage." Many policymakers advocate widespread use of carbon capture and storage (CCS) to help address climate change. Investors are starting to evaluate CCS projects and several states have promulgated CCS regulations or are considering such rules. These developments are important to several segments...