Suppose you were seeking an agent to represent you either for sports or for publishing.
What types of information can you find out about agencies online? If you were to hire an agent, what key terms would you want to make sure are in the agreement? How can the duties of an agent lead to conflicts of interest in the course of carrying out the role of agent? Give examples.
To what extent should a principal be held liable for the torts of an agent? What factors should be used in deciding if a principal is liable in a particular situation? What factors are typically used?