Agency
Under Louisiana agency law, the principal (client) is generally liable for the acts of their agent performed:
AOnly when the agent acts with express written authority
BWithin the actual or apparent scope of the agent's authority✓ Correct
COnly for acts specifically approved in advance
DNever — the agent is solely liable for their own actions
Explanation
Under the law of agency, a principal is liable for the acts of their agent performed within the actual authority (express or implied) granted by the principal, or within the apparent authority that the principal has allowed the agent to appear to have.
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