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The Beyonce and mood ring of Europe's rivers
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A case in San Franciso may change whether a host is responsible for an IC's deceptive acts.
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Protecting your travel agency in hotel group contracts
At the request of an important corporate account, an agency signed a hotel convention contract. The account ended up canceling...
What if DOGE dumps your travel agency's subcontract?
The Department of Government Efficiency seems to be ordering the cancellation of hundreds of government contracts every day,...
What's a host to do if an IC dies?
The host-IC relationship is one between two independent businesses with a contract between the parties. Ideally, it would...
Will Trump change the IC test?
The Biden administration's complex test of determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee will likely be...
Get all travelers to sign your disclaimer
A reader wonders: Can't we just post our disclaimer online like the major OTAs do?
Why the DOJ is wrong on Amex GBT-CWT
I was very surprised by the DOJ's lawsuit, and its timing.
Protecting your agency sale payout
If you sell your agency in an earnout deal, there are several steps you can take to protect your revenue.
Avoiding blame for ICs errors
If an independent contractor provides negligent advice, is the host agency legally liable for the client's loss?
What to know about FTC's rule for junk fees
The new rule requires businesses to clearly disclose -- in any offer, display or advertisement -- the total price, including...
Deducting travel? Keep records in order
The problem with travel deductions is not that they are illegitimate. It is that the taxpayer fails to meet the tough...
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