Litigation arms and preferred legal services increasing; ‘Plenty of space for everyone' In the past six months, at least two trade associations have ramped up legal efforts to enhance industry advocacy, and observers expect more to come. Groups also are partnering with major law firms to offer legal guidance to members. The $95 million-revenue National Restaurant Association incorporated the Restaurant Law Center late last year, a move that's been on the drawing board since 2010. Also last year, the $19 million-revenue International Franchise Association created the position of chief legal officer, within the association itself, to litigate on behalf of its industry. The… Read More