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Supplier's data breach shouldn't be on youThe general rule is that an agent is not liable for the suppliers' acts or omissions. However, there are exceptions.

Dealing with unclaimed commissionsHere are some steps a host must take to match an unclaimed commission check to an independent contractor.

The four things wrong with NDCIt's premature to call NDC a failure, but there are problems that airlines need to fix to ensure its future.

Making your agency's tour lawsuit-proofHere are some steps to take to firm up a tour contract to protect your agency against lawsuits.

Selling your business to your sub-ICHere's how a deal could be structured.

When to warn about flight cancellationsTravel advisors generally don't have a legal duty to warn clients about potential flight cancellations, but some exceptions may...

IC agreements that sidestep disagreementsThe host-IC relationship is a B2B relationship, so unless there is a state law to the contrary, whatever the contract says is...

Servicing clients' employees abroadHere are three ways to structure an international ticketing deal. Which is best?

After 40 years, this much is constantMark Pestronk reflects on his 40 years with Travel Weekly, highlighting major changes in the industry such as the shift from...

Holding on to a former independent contractor's commissionsYour IC agreement should provide that you can withhold payment for a specified period after termination and then deduct the...

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