Spencer Fane acquires a 75-attorney Tulsa law firm, tripling its presence in Oklahoma, bolstering its presence in Texas and establishing its first office in Arkansas. Chairman Pat Whalen talks about the deal.

Kansas City officials debated how much incentive-receiving apartments should pay into KC's Housing Trust Fund and whether other projects should kick in, too.

NBKC, which ranks among the area's fastest-growing banks by real estate lending, scored a real estate deal for itself.

The project is part of a regional surge in build-to-rent developments, with several similar communities underway across the Kansas City metro area.

Ahead of its anticipated June opening, the $57 million project has added three new tenants: an upscale ice cream shop, a men's grooming lounge and a yoga studio. It's still searching for a restaurant concept.

Valeo Ventures faces a trademark infringement lawsuit from a similarly named Indiana company. Valeo Ventures is the exclusive asset manager for Cobalt Ventures, a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.