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Forget suing: Here are 4 ways to combat bad online reviewsQ: What can we do about negative online reviews that are hurting our business? Should we have a lawyer threaten to sue? Should...

Contract with large family reunion unlikely to be enforceableQ: Would a simple contract between our agency and members of a large family reunion, drafted by one member, be enforceable? If...

Considerations for foreigners seeking to own a U.S. agencyQ: A friend of mine owns a large agency in another country. How easy would it be for him to open a branch in the U.S. to...

Determining carrier's liability when baggage goes missingQ: After having to purchase clothing because his checked bag never arrived, my client wants to know whether the carrier has to...

Don't get stuck with refund demands when band misses gigQ: Is there any way to protect myself against issuing refunds if entertainment falls through during a group cruise that I book?

By bidding for account, franchiser competing with franchiseeQ: Is there anything we can do to keep our franchise organization's travel agency from bidding on a global account that our...

Selling air below cost is legal, but be prepared for carriers' ireQ: If we follow all of the DOT's full-price advertising rules covering airfares and packages that include air, do we have to...

In some cases, seller's liabilities may be transferred to buyerQ: If I am purchasing an agency with an agreement that states the seller is "solely responsible" for any liabilities and debts,...

Credit check of potential independent contractor is fair gameQ: Is it legal to refuse to retain an IC because of his or her bad credit? Do we need permission to make the credit check? Do...

How buyer, seller can plot out agency acquisition via earnoutQ: I have some questions about earnouts. First, how is one formulated? Second, what is the typical payment interval after...

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