Biofuel plant construction has boomed in recent years. Access to and pricing for raw materials, water and rail, along with the ability to profitably dispose of distillers grains, frame the potential profitability of a biofuel plant. But just as crucial to profitability is a successful construction project built to meet the owner's expectations of output, quality and efficiency. Such performance standards can be realized only through careful contract drafting.  Buck Beltzer

All meetings of a corporation's Board of Directors should be documented in minutes. The law does not provide specific guidance as to the components of these minutes, nor does it address the level of detail that should be included in the minutes. Nevertheless, Board minutes can play a key role in minimizing the risk of liability for both the corporation and its Board members.  Nicole C. Snyder

With the buzz of "going green" as the latest trend, public and private owners alike are seeking environmentally friendly construction projects. But the trend comes with an increased risk of liability for designers and contractors on green projects. Designers and contractors should adjust their practices to keep their green projects from dragging their bottom line into the red.  Melissa A. Orien and David W. Zimmerman