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Reaffirming my stance on duty of care lawsFirms can't be liable for violating 'duty of care,' except in rare scenarios.

Where you can, and can't, sue cruise linesCourts are usually strict about where a cruise-passenger lawsuit can be filed.

Things to know when selling a businessReverse due diligence isn't a typical business practice. But it should be.

Cover all the bases in an IC agreementIt is possible to craft a contract that prevents fraud while keeping the IC independent.

Maryland seller law is in effect. Or is it?The law went into effect Oct. 1, yet regulations that implement it have not been adopted -- leaving travel sellers in legal...

Debit memos, the scourge of the ICHow an IC who tickets under a host's ARC appointment could fight a debit memo.

Al Anolik's lasting legal legacyAnolik, who died on July 31, created a disclaimer that is used by every major travel agency today.

A court case with implications for host agenciesA case in San Franciso may change whether a host is responsible for an IC's deceptive acts.

Hold firm on personal guarantee requirementsA highly productive advisor wants to join a host agency as an independent contractor but objects to a requirement to personally...

Be prepared when a buyer comes callingThe most recent 12-month period is what most buyers look at first or even exclusively. Therefore, it is useful to have the data...

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