Agency Law – Episode 3: Fiduciary Duties in Agency Law

In this episode, Professor Seth C. Oranburg examines the core fiduciary duties that underpin agency law. He explains how an agent’s legal obligation to act loyally, with care, obedience, and full disclosure ensures that the principal’s interests always come first. Through clear examples and key quotations from the Restatement (Third) of Agency, Professor Oranburg demonstrates how these duties maintain trust and accountability within the principal-agent relationship—and what happens when they are breached. Tune in to deepen your understanding of the ethical and legal framework that protects business relationships, setting the stage for our next discussion on the termination of agency relationships.