Legal Briefs: Travel Weekly

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Fearing loss of client, agent asks if GDSs offer an outQ: We have started negotiating our GDS contract renewal. If we lose a large client, will we have to pay any penalties?

Bullying behavior alone not grounds for harassment lawsuitQ: My partner curses at employees and belittles them in front of others. Can an employee sue for bullying?

Besides disclaimer, have agreement with ground operator, tooQ: Our agency is putting together a tour group that will use a small ground operator's services. Do we also need a contract...

With terms and conditions, signatures generally not requiredQ: If we post our T&C on our website, how exactly do we satisfy these requirements in an offline sale?

Two requirements to make online terms and conditions bindingQ: If we refer clients to the terms and conditions on our website, are they bound by those terms and conditions? If not, how...

Several changes to ARC agreement will be helpful to agenciesQ: Do any of the changes in the new ARC Agent Reporting Agreement help agencies? Are there smaller changes worth knowing?

Unwelcome changes in new ARC Agent Reporting AgreementQ: ARC's new Agent Reporting Agreement takes effect on July 1. Are there any surprises that agency owners should know about?

ARC disputes are the domain of low-profile agent arbiterQ: When our agency had a major dispute with ARC, my partner suggested that we take the matter to the travel agent arbiter. I...

Number of segments determines GDS incentive winners, losersQ: If only smaller agencies break even or lose on GDS segment incentives, what is the dividing line between the winners and...

Suit over accident abroad could get dismissed in U.S. courtQ: If a client has an accident in a foreign country due to tour operator/hotel negligence, can the client sue in the U.S.?

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