Spokane real estate developer Roger Fruci is planning a multimillion-dollar, 87-unit townhome development on the southeastern edge of Spokane called Bella Terra, which aims to offer natural living without rural sprawl, he says.

Luna Legal LLC, a two-attorney firm that opened late last year on the South Hill, focuses on mediation to help clients resolve disputes without the stress and expense of litigation.

Most businesses have some form of liability insurance, but when they're sued, they often don't think to check their policies to see if they might be covered, says Brian Sheldon, a principal at Spokane-based Phillabaum, Ledlin, Matthews & Sheldon PLLC.

Spokane attorneys who specialize in intellectual property law say the field is expanding and changing, whether it's in copyright, trademark, and trade secrets or patent law.

Using a Roth individual retirement account to invest in real estate is a little-known strategy that can provide interesting diversification and attractive benefits for certain investors looking to try something different, says David L. Baker, a longtime f

Inland Northwest Community Foundation, the Spokane-based nonprofit that manages assets for charitable organizations and donors, has seen extraordinary growth during the past few years, says Mark Hurtubise, the organization's president and CEO. He attrib