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Deadline Extended for Visa/MasterCard Settlement Claims – February 4
Latest News Deadline Extended for Visa/MasterCard Settlement Claims – February 4 Jan 28, 2025 Businesses that accepted Visa and/or MasterCard payments between January 1, 2004, and January 25, 2019, are eligible to file a claim in a significant antitrust settlement. This includes nonprofits, closed businesses, and those that have declared bankruptcy. The settlement, estimated at…
Read MoreNRA Fights for Restaurant-Friendly Policies
Latest News NRA Fights for Restaurant-Friendly Policies Jan 22, 2025 The NRA’s policy team has been hard at work protecting restaurant operators from regulatory and legislative changes that could negatively impact their businesses. By collaborating with industry allies and leveraging the strength of its members, the Association is addressing key challenges in areas such as…
Read MoreThe No Tax on Tips Act Reintroduced with Updates in the 119th Congress
Latest News The No Tax on Tips Act Reintroduced with Updates in the 119th Congress Jan 22, 2025 The conversation about eliminating income taxes on tips is back on the table with the reintroduction of the No Tax on Tips Act of 2025. Initially championed by President Trump during his presidency, the bill aims to…
Read MoreNRA Public Affairs Conference
Latest News NRA Public Affairs Conference Jan 8, 2025 We are looking forward to our annual trip to Washington, D.C., April 1–3 to meet with our members of Congress and the Senate. With a new Congress taking office last week and the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President on January 20, we expect…
Read MoreFleur du Coeur: A Tribute of Resilience and Compassion
Latest News Fleur du Coeur: A Tribute of Resilience and Compassion Jan 8, 2025 The tragedy that unfolded on New Year’s Day at 3:15 a.m. left our community shaken. A senseless truck attack on Bourbon Street claimed 14 lives, including Brandon Taylor, a 43-year-old cook at DiMartino’s Restaurant, an LRA member. Our hearts go out…
Read MoreFleur du Coeur: A Culinary Tribute January 13-19, 2025
Latest News Fleur du Coeur: A Culinary Tribute January 13-19, 2025 Jan 7, 2025 Metairie, LA – The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) and its Bourbon Street restaurant and bar members affected by the New Year’s Day tragedy will hold Fleur du Coeur: A Culinary Tribute, January 13-19, 2025. Participating restaurants will feature a special dish or drink on their…
Read MoreFrench Quarter Emergency Proclamation
Latest News French Quarter Emergency Proclamation Jan 2, 2025 January 2, 2025 11:18AM Following yesterday’s tragic events, Governor Landry declared an French Quarter Emergency Proclamation, on January 1, to streamline resources between federal, state, and local agencies. Here is what we know regarding the reopening of the French Quarter scene: Clean-up efforts at the scene…
Read MoreBreaking Update: Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Filing Deadline Reinstated
Latest News Breaking Update: Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Filing Deadline Reinstated Dec 30, 2024 The January 1, 2025, deadline for beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is back in effect. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted the federal government’s request to lift a previous injunction that had temporarily…
Read MoreBreaking News: Major Advocacy Win for Restaurants as FTC Excludes Industry from Junk Fee Rule
Latest News Breaking News: Major Advocacy Win for Restaurants as FTC Excludes Industry from Junk Fee Rule Dec 17, 2024 After a 15-month advocacy campaign, restaurant operators have scored a significant victory. This morning, the Biden Administration and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released their final rule on so-called “junk fees,” explicitly excluding restaurants from…
Read MoreTop Business Alerts: Key Deadlines & Updates You Can’t Miss
Latest News Top Business Alerts: Key Deadlines & Updates You Can’t Miss Dec 10, 2024 Stay ahead with these critical updates and compliance reminders tailored for LRA members: Corporate Transparency Act: January 1 Filing Deadline Back On The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) filing deadline for beneficial ownership…
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