Business law / Ethics (2025 ver)

A new client is confused about the court system. How do you explain the difference between federal and state courts?

Federal courts deal with disputed involving federal law or parties from different states. State courts handle disputes under their states laws.

When managing a diverse team, what strategy promotes exclusivity?

Creating a space where team members can share their cultural backgrounds and perspectives.

When is it appropriate to use jargon with a client?

When the client is familiar with legal terms.

A document must be served to a party in a civil case. What as the correct procedure?

Use a professional process server or certified mail with receipt.

When you overhear a discussion about a case that you know contains incorrect information, what do you do?

Correct the misinformation based on your knowledge.

Your firm is considering new software to improve workflow. What’s the most important factor to consider?

Compatibility with current systems and the specific needs of your firm.

In preparing for a multicultural client meeting, what step is essential for effective communication?

Ensuring translation services or materials are available in the clients preferred languages.

When preparing a presentation on legal ethics, what example is most important to include?

Real-life cases / consequences of ethical breaches.

The legal concept of “DOUBLE JEOPARDY” is most closely associated with which of the following rights?

the protection against being tried again for the same offense.

The principle of “JUDICIAL REVIEW” allows court to?

Invalidate laws and executive actions that are unconstitutional

What does “HABEAS CORPUS” ensure for an individual?

The right to be presented before a court after arrest.

A “DEPOSITION” is?

An out of court testimony recorded for later use in court.

Eminent domain refers to?

Commandeer private property for public use, with compensation.

What occurs when someone knowingly makes false statements about another person, causing harm to their reputation?

Slander

all of the following are categories of property except?

Inalienable property

The principle that prevents the same facts from being litigated more than once by the same parties is called?

Res Judicata

When a party uses someone else’s trademark without permission, this is an example of?

Trademark infringement

The legal term for a written statement filed with the court that explains a party’s legal and factual arguments is?

Brief

The unauthorized entry into another’s property with the intent to commit a crime is termed?

Burglary

A “TORT" is best described as?

A wrongful act leading to civil legal liability

What is Breach of contract?

An act of breaking the terms set out in a contract

The act of intentionally misleading or deceiving another person to their detriment is referred to as?

Fraud

The unauthorized use of another person identity for personal gain is legally referred to as?

Identity theft

An agreement between two parties that is not supported by consideration is generally?

Unenforceable

The legal term for a false statement that harms others reputation, spoken rather than written, is?

Slander

The legal process of transferring property ownership after the owner’s death, according to the will is called?

Probate

A legal term for money awarded to a plaintiff to compensate for a quantifiable monterey loss is?

Compensatory damages

The legal doctrine that permits breaking a contract when keeping the contract would be excessively burdensome due to unforeseen events is?

Frustration of purpose

A legal procedure where a person can be declared unable to manage their own affairs and placed under the guardianship of another is known as?

Conservatorship

Which law provides protection against discrimination in the workplace?

Civil rights act

What is not considered a form of intellectual property?

Employee handbooks

Which legal document does not represent or express a person’s wishes regarding their medical treatment in circumstances in which they are no longer able to express informed consent?

Advance directive

A type of bankruptcy that allows for a plan of reorganization to keep a business alive and pay creditors over time is known as?

Chapter 11