Posts Tagged ‘Government’
Best Practices for Restaurants When ICE Visits Your Establishment
Latest News Best Practices for Restaurants When ICE Visits Your Establishment Feb 11, 2025 Immigration enforcement can be a daunting situation for any restaurant. If U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrive at your establishment, it’s crucial to remain calm, follow legal procedures, and protect your business and employees’ rights. These best practices were…
Read MoreTariffs Announcement Update for LRA Members
Latest News Tariffs Announcement Update for LRA Members Feb 3, 2025 The White House has announced that President Trump will implement new tariffs effective February 1: 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico 10% on imports from China There are no known exclusions or exceptions at this time. It remains unclear under which legal authority…
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 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 MoreLRA Names Will DuBos as Managing Director of Government Affairs
Latest News LRA Names Will DuBos as Managing Director of Government Affairs Dec 5, 2024 New Orleans, LA – The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) announces the promotion of Will DuBos to Managing Director of Government Affairs, effective immediately. DuBos, who joined the LRA in 2022, brings over five years of experience in lobbying and government…
Read MoreSmall Businesses Win Big in Federal Court
Latest News Small Businesses Win Big in Federal Court Dec 4, 2024 In a significant victory for small businesses, a federal court has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This reporting mandate, requiring businesses with less than $5 million in revenue and fewer than 20 employees to…
Read MoreLouisiana’s Tax Reform Special Session Starts Today
Latest News Louisiana’s Tax Reform Special Session Starts Today Nov 6, 2024 Today marks the start of Louisiana’s third special session of 2024, where Governor Jeff Landry aims to address tax reform. The proposed changes include restructuring income tax, broadening sales tax, and repealing the corporate franchise tax, all of which could have significant impacts…
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