Coal & Mineral Supply Contracts

We have represented major coal suppliers in litigation and arbitration regarding coal and mineral supply agreements, lease agreements, royalty agreements, and similar energy-related contract disputes.

• Representing coal suppliers in litigation against Big Rivers Electric Corporation concerning a breach of contract and gross inequities claims arising under a cost-plus coal supply agreement
• Obtaining summary judgment for a coal supplier in litigation against Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company to require acceptance of blended coal under a long-term coal supply agreement
• Obtaining injunctive relief to prohibit contract termination and a favorable settlement in a suit against Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. arising out of Seminole's attempt to terminate a long-term coal supply agreement, and in litigation with Public Service Company of Indiana (PSI) arising out of PSI's attempt to terminate a long-term coal supply agreement because of alleged environmental restrictions on use of the coal
• Successfully defending a coal supplier at trial in a suit brought in Indiana state court by Indiana Kentucky Electric Corporation claiming $15 million for alleged breach of contract; and successfully defending against litigation brought by Hoosier Energy seeking relief from earned royalty obligations arising under a long-term lease agreement
• In addition, our attorneys have provided significant contract drafting and negotiation advice, particularly in the context of contract disputes that have not reached litigation, and have written and spoken extensively on all phases of energy-related contract litigation. We are the authors of the extensive chapter on coal supply contracts that appears in Matthew Bender's multi-volume treatise, Energy Law and Transactions
• E-transactions: Coal and mineral agreements via internet and e-transactions are becoming increasingly commonplace. Our e-business lawyers are experts in the specialized legal requirements of fast-paced e-transactions.