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Don't risk antitrust violations to keep staffGood help is hard to retain, but these plans to discourage defections are illegal.

Client's DUI could keep him out of CanadaAs a general rule, the Canadian federal government considers DUI to be a serious criminal offense for which someone will be...

How to get rid of an ICA good contract will guide you if you need to part ways with an independent contractor.

Amex GBT-CWT linkup is full of upsideThe acquisition will be good for corporate travel sellers and buyers, and it may be good for travel agency revenue.

Corrected: Truth in advertising coming to travelAirlines must display the full fare. Why not expand that rule to other suppliers?

Affiliating to meet AA's NDC requirementMark Pestronk lays out various preferred agency relationships that may help a smaller agency meet the airline's requirements.

Little legal recourse against AA's movesUnless two or more airlines conspire or a consumer can prove that a practice furthers an airline's local monopoly, there is...

Should airlines refund taxes and fees on nonrefundable tickets?Here's why a class action against airlines regarding taxes and fees on nonrefundable tickets won't fly.

The growing trend of verticalizationAside from ARC's role in the verticalization of travel, I see four causes for the megatrend.

The legality of IC exclusivityUnder federal law, exclusivity is allowed. A contractual requirement that the IC work only with your agency will not, by...