NACS Urges EPA to Reconsider RFS
NACS and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America (SIGMA) sent a letter last week to the U. S. EPA urging the agency to reject waiver requests of the…
‘Hot Fuel’ Settlements to be Reworked
Refiners and chain retailers are reworking their proposed settlement deals in the “hot fuel” class-action lawsuit after the judge in the case rejected many of their offers. In general, the…
What Healthcare Requirements Mean for You
On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the healthcare reform law, the Affordable Care Act (the ACA) as constitutional, prompting businesses to prepare for the employer requirements under the…
Election Worries Small Businesses
The presidential election campaign has small business owners worried. Both candidates have indicated plans for helping small businesses, yet owners are concerned that the reality might be just the opposite,…
Food Safety Video from MIRA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that food-borne illness kills about 3,000 Americans each year. How many of you—and your employees—are properly trained to work in a meat…
Swipe-Fee Trick or Treat?
A federal judge will give opponents of a proposed settlement on credit-card swipe fees until the end of the month to voice their opinions. At the same time, the judge…
Food Facility Registration Deadline December 31
Biennial registration renewal for food facilities began October 22, 2012 and must be completed by December 31. About 48 million people (1 in 6 Americans) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized,…
The Potential of Pot
November 6 won’t be the first time citizens vote on the legalization of marijuana (California attempted to do so in 2010.), but with measures polling well in Colorado, Oregon and…
AMT Could Hit 30 Million Households
More than 30 million households could be impacted by the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) if Congress refuses to fix it this year, The Hill reports. “An AMT patch simply has…
Retailers will Appeal Swipe Fee Decision
NACS and a number of other merchant groups are likely to appeal the Nov. 9 decision of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York granting preliminary…