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RSPA CEO Jim Roddy discusses the difference between legal interpretations and personal opinions with Atty. Jill Miller.

In Episode 145 of “The Trusted Advisor,” RSPA CEO Jim Roddy talks with RSPA General Counsel Atty. Jill Miller about why VAR and ISV leaders need to understand the important difference between legal interpretations and personal opinions. Miller also provides an update on the latest news related to surcharging and cash discounting. “The Trusted Advisor,” powered by the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA), is an award-winning content series designed specifically for retail IT VARs and software providers. Our goal is to educate you on the topics of leadership, management, hiring, sales, and other small business best practices. For more insights, visit the RSPA blog at www.GoRSPA.org. The RSPA is North America’s largest community of VARs, software providers, vendors, and distributors in the retail, restaurant, and grocery verticals. The mission of the RSPA is to accelerate the success of its members in the retail technology ecosystem by providing knowledge and connections. The organization offers member-to-member warm introductions, education, legal advice, industry advocacy, and other services to assist members with becoming and remaining successful. RSPA is most well-known…

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Host: Jim Roddy

Guest: Atty Jill Miller

Topics covered

• legal interpretations
• personal opinions
• surcharging
• cash discounting

Keywords

• VAR
• ISV
• retail technology
• RSPA

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