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'Duties to investigate' can be an unreasonable expectationQ: Have you had any success in finding the line between when an agency is liable, and when it isn't, for such things as an...

Hard to say where obligation ends to inform client of visa rulesQ: I know my agency could be liable for failing to advise a client about visa needs. What could happen in complicated...

A new commission policy trumps 'procuring cause' doctrineRecently, Regent Seven Seas and Oceania announced an interesting commission policy for transferred bookings.

For sickened pax, difficult to prove cruise line's negligenceQ: Norovirus sickened members of my agency's cruise group. Do they have a valid legal claim for a refund or damages?

Other GDSs likely to take cues from Sabre’s AA settlementQ: Now that American and Sabre have settled their litigation, will the terms affect other airline-GDS relationships?

In U.S. pax can't sue over flight delays, but E.U. another matterQ: My client's flight was delayed for about 13 hours, another client for seven hours. Do they have rights to compensation or...

You're still entitled to call fees even if you neglect to collectQ: Our agency has a contract with a fee for after-hours service. Can we collect back fees if we failed to charge for them for...

Four types of agreements that won't pass antitrust scrutinyQ: I am confused about what kinds of agreements I am allowed to enter into with my competitors in our consortium. What are we...

Higher sales prices among seven trends in agency acquisitionsQ: Are you seeing a lot of agency acquisitions these days? If so, have you spotted any trends?

An agency's size determines best bets for prospective buyersQ: Where are agency owners nearing or at retirement age who are looking to sell their agencies most likely to find buyers?

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