Join us for a timely discussion on the new Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) enforcement and penalty regulations, which were adopted January 5, 2015. Attendees will receive an overview of the recent regulatory changes, their fiscal implications, and responsive strategies, including voluntary disclosure, negotiating settlements, contesting violations, and using services agreements to reduce risks.

This program will be led by Davis Graham Partner, Dave Neslin (Former Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Director), who represented several oil and gas companies in the rulemaking. Other speakers will include:

• Senior Economist with the Louis Berger Group, Dr. Lisa A. McDonald
• Davis Graham Partner, Gail Wurtzler
• Davis Graham Partner, John Jacus
• Davis Graham Attorney, Gene Lang
• Davis Graham Attorney, Josh Neely

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February 5, 2015

Breakfast | 7:30 AM
Program | 8-9 AM

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Join us on November 13 for a discussion on market trends, new technologies and policy impacting the alternative fuel vehicle market nationally and in Colorado.

Speakers and topics to be discussed include:

• Hal Lenox, GM – Alternative fuel vehicle technology and policy perspective
• Wes Maurer, Colorado Energy Office – Overview of alternative fuel vehicle programs and policy
• Steve McCannon, Regional Air Quality Council – Alt. Fuels Vehicle funding program overview

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November 13, 2014

7:30-9:30 AM | Program

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Please join us for the first of three breakfast seminars on hot topics in brownfields development hosted by the Davis Graham Environmental and Real Estate Groups. Our first seminar will include:

• How to avoid legal and deal-related pitfalls during brownfields development, using high-profile projects in the Denver area as examples; and
• Recent environmental regulatory developments and incentives affecting brownfields projects, including Colorado’s new Petroleum Cleanup and Redevelopment Fund, updated asbestos-contaminated soil regulations, and new conditional closure policy for low-threat groundwater contamination sites.

Our speakers for this first Brownfields Seminar are:

• Roger Freeman, Partner, Davis Graham
• Nicole Abbott, Of Counsel, Davis Graham

The Series will be introduced and moderated by Davis Graham partners Chris Kinsman and Catherine Hance.

Part II, on December 2, will focus on environmental due diligence strategy, the updated ASTM Phase I Standard, and environmental insurance.

Part III, on January 15, will focus on purchase agreements, indemnities, escrows, and finance agreement negotiation and strategy.

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November 5, 2014

Breakfast | 7:30 AM
Program | 8-9 AM

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Join us on October 7 for a wide-ranging conversation around alternative financing options. This program will discuss several possible capital raising methods while providing practical advice as you consider your company’s funding opportunities.

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October 7, 2014

Breakfast | 7:30 AM
Program | 8:00 – 9:30 AM

Responding to the Change to Payment for Value

A panel discussion about how Colorado’s healthcare sector is planning for and adjusting to the shift from payment for volume to payment for value.

Moderator:

• Jay Want, M.D., Owner & Principal, Want Healthcare LLC

Panelists:

• Ruth Benton, CEO, New West Physicians
• Neil Bertrand, CFO, Longmont United Hospital
• Tom Dameron, Regional President, Aetna
• Russ Johnson, SVP Network Development, Centura
• Chuck Smolky, VP ACO Enablement Business Development, Aetna
• Rebecca Steinfort, COO, Paladina Health (subsidiary of DaVita)

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October 29, 2014

Breakfast | 7:30 AM
Program | 8-10:00 AM

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“The Bottom Line: Fees, Billing, and Collections – Ethical and Effective Billing and Trust Account Practices” will be presented by Anthony Davis, Esq., of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP on October 16 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM at the offices of Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP. This program has been approved for two General CLE credits as well as two Ethics CLE credits. For additional information and to register for this program, please contact Cortney Clark at 303.892.7562.

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Please join us for this seminar discussing the recent trends and legal updates surrounding hydraulic fracturing. Our guest speaker, Mike Paque, Executive Director of the Ground Water Protection Council, will address the recent report from the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board, FracFocus 2.0 Task Force. Mr. Paque will discuss the evolution of FracFocus and how the site is changing to serve as a database and be more compatible with state rules and data systems. He will also address issues concerning exemptions from disclosure for trade secrets.

Additionally, our Davis Graham speakers will provide several brief regulatory, judicial, and legislative updates, including:

• Recent health studies and different standards applied by media, regulators, and courts
• Local control and ballot initiatives
• COGCC Penalty Bill

Our speakers for this program are:

• Mike Paque, Executive Director, Ground Water Protection Council
• Dave Neslin, Of Counsel, Davis Graham
• Jon Rauchway, Partner, Davis Graham
• Gail Wurtzler, Partner, Davis Graham

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May 29, 2014

Breakfast | 7:30 AM
Program | 8-9:30 AM

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It was another busy and productive state legislative session for the energy industry and business community. Please join us on May 23 for a discussion on how legislation passed during the 2014 session could impact Colorado’s overall energy and cleantech sector, and what opportunities are presented to build on these initiatives in the future.

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May 23, 2014

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

1550 17th St., Suite 500

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Please join us for the second of our enforcement seminars on current issues affecting air and water resources. In this session, our speakers will cover air enforcement trends and developments in Colorado and EPA Region 8 as well as wetland issues including enforcement under section 404 of the Clean Water Act.

Topics will include:

Air Quality Enforcement

• Successfully navigating the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division’s enforcement process.
• Anticipated enforcement issues under Colorado’s new air quality regulations for the oil and gas industry and potential mitigation strategies.
• The Air Pollution Control Division’s increased (and potentially problematic) use of IR cameras as an enforcement tool.
• Wyoming air enforcement developments affecting specific oil and gas facilities.

Water Quality/Wetlands Enforcement

• 404/Wetlands enforcement in the oil and gas patch
• Uncertain scope of and Proposed Rule for regulated “Jurisdictional Waters”
• Financial assurance violations for UIC injection wells
• Wastewater disposal violations and EPA enforcement initiative for oil and gas operations