The Energy & Mineral Law Foundation is excited to make its high quality educational programming available virtually (and FREE for members!). Visit emlf.org for the list of all upcoming webinars, and up to the minute CLE and AAPL credit approval information.
What Employers Need to Know to Increase Safety
and Reduce Liability as We Return to Work
June 24, 2020
Live webinar begins at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Presented by Chad J. Sullivan and Karl F. Kumli, Jackson Kelly PLLC
Approved for CLE credit: IL, IN, KY, MO, OK, PA, TN, TX, & WV
CLE credit pending: OH, & VA
How do you maximize the safety of your employees and business as shutdowns lift and we return to work during the COVID-19 pandemic? This webinar will discuss best practices for restaffing, implementing the CDC guidelines for spacing and interacting, leave accommodations required by new federal laws, spotting HIPAA and ADA issues, and what you can require of your employees as we transition into the next phase of COVID-19 response.
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ISDA Agreements: Important Hedging Issues for Energy Companies
July 1, 2020
Live webinar begins at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Presented by Daniel Nossa, Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC
Approved for CLE credit: Approved for CLE credit: CO, IL, IN, KY, MO, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, WV & VA
This presentation will provide a brief overview of hedging from the perspective of energy companies and will address important provisions in ISDA Agreements in light of the current market downturn.
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Force Majeure and Frustration of Purpose under Standard Industry Contracts
July 8, 2020
Live webinar begins at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Presented by Jorge Gutierrez and Lucas Liben, Reed Smith LLP
Approved for CLE credit: CO, IN, KY, OK, PA, TN, TX, & WV
CLE credit pending: IL, MO, OH, & VA
We will discuss several commonly used contracts and how parties might seek to suspend or avoid their obligations thereunder by utilizing FM provisions or frustration of purpose defenses, and on the flip side, how counterparties can try to defeat those claims. The contracts to be examined may include the AAPL model form JOA, IADC Daywork Drilling Contract; oil, gas & mineral leases; gathering agreements; and farmout or development agreements (used in drillco transactions).
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Regulatory Relief?: Federal and State Environmental Responses
to the COVID-19 National Emergency
July 15, 2020
Live webinar begins at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Presented by Sean McGovern, Ben Clapp, and Gary Steinbauer, Babst Calland
Approved for CLE credit: IN
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.
Visit emlf.org for the list of all upcoming webinars, and up to the minute CLE and AAPL credit approval information. E-mail Anna at anna@emlf.org with any questions or suggested topics for future webinars!
