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Noncompetes are about to become illegalWith little publicity, the FTC adopted the rule banning noncompetes last month. It goes into effect on Sept. 4, and it will...

The DOT has deputized state AGsEarlier this year, the DOT authorized officials in 18 states and territories to investigate whether travel agencies (as well as...

Is the DOT's refund rule still 'anti-agent'?Even though the DOT limited the application of the final rule, it will still create a substantial burden on many agencies. I...

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...

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