PEOPLE
Who is a whistleblower?
A. A person who provides funds for a legal case in exchange for a share of the settlement.
B. A person who reports illegal or unethical activities within an organization.
C. A referee in sports responsible for signaling rule violations with a whistle.
B. A person who reports illegal or unethical activities within an organization.
What is embezzlement?
A. The act of stealing funds or property entrusted to one's care.
B. The unauthorized sale of company assets for personal gain.
C. The act of extorting money by threats.
A. The act of stealing funds or property entrusted to one's care.
Jail sentence is:
A. A court order to pay compensation for legal damages.
B. A mandatory appearance in court during a lawsuit.
C. A period of imprisonment imposed as a punishment for a crime.
C. A period of imprisonment imposed as a punishment for a crime.
Employee conduct is:
A. The behavior of employees that may lead to legal disputes if they violate workplace policies.
B. The written agreement between an employee and employer outlining job responsibilities.
C. The process of evaluating employee performance through a legal framework.
A. The behavior of employees that may lead to legal disputes if they violate workplace policies.
Who is a plaintiff?
A. A person who initiates a legal case against someone else.
B. A legal expert who advises judges in court.
C. A neutral party responsible for resolving disputes in a court case.
A. A person who initiates a legal case against someone else.
What is larceny?
A. The unlawful taking of someone's personal property without permission.
B. The act of deceiving others to obtain financial benefits.
C. The illegal possession of stolen goods.
A. The unlawful taking of someone's personal property without permission.
To file a lawsuit means:
A. To formally accuse someone of a crime in a criminal court.
B. To initiate legal proceedings by submitting a complaint to a civil court.
C. To present evidence during a trial to support a case.
B. To initiate legal proceedings by submitting a complaint to a civil court.
Intellectual property is:
A. The physical assets of a company, like buildings or machinery.
B. The confidential agreements made between employees and employers.
C. Legal rights that protect creations of the mind, such as inventions or artistic works, which can lead to lawsuits if infringed.
C. Legal rights that protect creations of the mind, such as inventions or artistic works, which can lead to lawsuits if infringed.
Who is the jury?
A. A group of people selected to determine the outcome of a legal case.
B. A legal document outlining the charges against a defendant.
C. A judge’s assistant responsible for recording the trial proceedings.
A. A group of people selected to determine the outcome of a legal case.
What is racketeering?
A. The practice of demanding cash in return for securing contracts.
B. The illegal trading of counterfeit goods.
C. The use of violence to resolve corporate disputes.
A. The practice of demanding cash in return for securing contracts.
Damages:
A. The evidence presented in court to prove liability in a lawsuit.
B. The monetary compensation awarded to a party for harm or loss caused by another party.
C. The financial penalties imposed on a losing party in a criminal trial.
B. The monetary compensation awarded to a party for harm or loss caused by another party.
Product liability is:
A. The legal responsibility of manufacturers or sellers for harm caused by defective or unsafe products.
B. The process of certifying products to meet safety standards.
C. The financial penalties imposed on companies for failing to meet production targets.
A. The legal responsibility of manufacturers or sellers for harm caused by defective or unsafe products.
Who is a defendant?
A. A person who is accused or sued in a court of law.
B. A witness who testifies in favor of the prosecution.
C. A lawyer representing the plaintiff in a legal case.
A. A person who is accused or sued in a court of law.
What is market rigging?
A. The manipulation of financial markets to gain an unfair advantage.
B. The illegal practice of hoarding goods to inflate prices.
C. The creation of fake investment opportunities to defraud investors.
A. The manipulation of financial markets to gain an unfair advantage.
A settlement is:
A. The final decision made by a judge or jury after a trial.
B. The official record of all court proceedings during a lawsuit.
C. An agreement reached between parties in a lawsuit to resolve the case without going to trial.
C. An agreement reached between parties in a lawsuit to resolve the case without going to trial.
Contractual failure is:
A. The inability of a company to draft a legally binding contract.
B. The cancellation of a contract due to unforeseen circumstances.
C. A breach of the terms agreed upon in a contract, which can lead to legal disputes or lawsuits.
C. A breach of the terms agreed upon in a contract, which can lead to legal disputes or lawsuits.
Who is a litigator?
A. A lawyer who specializes in taking legal disputes to court.
B. A person who files lawsuits to protect public interests.
C. A court-appointed officer responsible for enforcing rulings.
A. A lawyer who specializes in taking legal disputes to court.
What is industrial espionage?
A. The sabotage of industrial machinery to disrupt production.
B. The unauthorized patenting of another company’s invention.
C. The gathering of confidential information from a competitor for business advantage.
C. The gathering of confidential information from a competitor for business advantage.
Litigation is:
A. The process of resolving disputes through the court system.
B. The enforcement of court orders by legal authorities.
C. The collection of evidence to be used in a legal trial.
A. The process of resolving disputes through the court system.
Antitrust is:
A. Legal protections for businesses against theft or vandalism.
B. Lawsuits related to practices that harm competition, such as monopolies or price-fixing.
C. The resolution of disputes between rival companies over market share.
B. Lawsuits related to practices that harm competition, such as monopolies or price-fixing.