Jackson Kelly attorneys speak at Energy and Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) conference

Charleston, W.Va., October 31, 2013 – Three Jackson Kelly attorneys recently provided industry insight at EMLF’s Kentucky Mineral Law Conference: Chad Sullivan, Brandon Renner and R. Henry “Hank” Moore. Sullivan and Renner, both attorneys in the Firm’s Evansville, Indiana, office, presented on mineral development in the Illinois Basin and the recently enacted Illinois Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act. During the coal session, Moore addressed the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s recent actions against individual dust samplers.

Sullivan represents the coal and oil and gas industries in litigation regarding royalty disputes, lease interpretation, slurry injection rights, coalbed methane and other mineral ownership issues, objections to longwall mining and determination of working interest ownership.

Renner focuses his practice on issues associated with natural resource development, specifically as it relates to the acquisition of mineral interests and operations.  He is routinely involved in the issuance of title opinions for major coal producers and independent oil and gas operators in the Illinois Basin and works closely with industry landmen assisting in curative-related matters.

Moore’s practice is primarily concentrated in the areas of compliance counseling, litigation of civil and criminal enforcement matters, accident investigation and discrimination claims under both state and federal statutory provisions.  He is the Manager of the Firm’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, office, where he is a member of the Firm’s nationwide Occupational Safety and Health Practice Group.

The EMLF promotes the study of the laws and regulations related to natural resource development and energy use through its varied programs. As an Accredited Provider of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education programs, AAPL and other professional recertification credits, the Foundation provides numerous opportunities for professional development.

Jackson Kelly PLLC is a national law firm representing leading global corporations, national companies, entrepreneurs and individuals in areas of law such as environmental, business, labor and employment, federal and state workers’ compensation, civil litigation and occupational safety and health. The firm has offices in Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.