Judith D. Cassel, an Attorney for the Harrisburg law firm, Hawke McKeon & Sniscak LLP, was a guest speaker at the 2nd Midstream Oil and Gas Law Conference hosted by the Center for American and International Law Institute held in Houston, TX on November 22. 

Ms. Cassel, whose practice specializes in petroleum, natural gas and other related energy issues, gave a presentation on the regulatory impacts effecting midstream pipeline operations in Pennsylvania. 

Ms. Cassel’s presentation focused on recently passed legislation including the controversial Section 3304 of Act 13, mandating a model local zoning ordinance for Pennsylvania municipalities who wish to receive revenue from assessed natural gas impact fees, which is currently before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. 

Hawke McKeon & Sniscak is a firm focusing on administrative litigation in the energy industry and has recently represented clients in several ground breaking cases involving midstream operations in Pennsylvania.

12/2/2013