Posts Tagged ‘Restaurants’
Visa/Mastercard Settlement Deadline Nears
Latest News Visa/Mastercard Settlement Deadline Nears 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 $5.5 billion, aims to compensate…
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 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 News: Tragedy Strikes Tourism Center; Pray for New Orleans
Latest News Breaking News: Tragedy Strikes Tourism Center; Pray for New Orleans Jan 1, 2025 In the early hours of New Year’s morning, a devastating incident unfolded in the heart of New Orleans. A vehicle drove through three blocks of Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, tragically claiming the lives of 10 individuals and leaving…
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…
Read MoreMaximize Your Recovery: Visa/Mastercard Settlement Webinar Resources Now Available
Latest News Maximize Your Recovery: Visa/Mastercard Settlement Webinar Resources Now Available Dec 4, 2024 If you missed our recent webinar on the Visa/Mastercard Settlement Claims Process, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with all the resources you need to claim some of the $5.54 billion Visa Mastercard settlement. The webinar, presented by Megan Kuzma of…
Read MoreLouisiana Sales Tax Rate Increases on January 1, 2025: What You Need to KnowÂ
Latest News Louisiana Sales Tax Rate Increases on January 1, 2025: What You Need to Know Dec 3, 2024 Starting January 1, 2025, Louisiana’s state sales tax rate will increase from 4.45% to 5%. While this increase applies uniformly across all parishes, combined state and local sales tax rates will vary depending on your location.…
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