Learning a language must be done in a context because grammar rules only or lists of vocabulary are not sufficient to build sentences, paragraphs etc. If you already know the word or phrase, you want to use it in a wider context.
Conversations based on questions
are an excellent method to use in practice both your knowledge of phrases and grammar, and at the same time exchange opinions with another speaker, brainstorm ideas, etc.
Below you’ll find a list of questions concerning LEGAL MATTERS.
You can download the file including comments in pdf format here LEGAL MATTERS.
- When do you usually seek legal advice[d1] ?
- Is it obligatory or rather customary to sign documents before a notary[d2] ? What kind of documents?
- From the listed below, what kind of illegal activities are commonly committed in business these days: price fixing, bribery, insider trading, counterfeit goods, tax fraud, industrial espionage[d3] , other?
- Audit is carried out to make sure that a business is run in compliance with [d4] the law; what types of issues can audit uncover that are not compliant?
- Which solution is more favourable for a company: settle out of court [d5] or take the case to court?
- What advantages does a legal entity [d6] such as a joint-stock company[d7] have over natural persons [d8] such as civil partnerships or sole-traders[d9] ?
- When is power of attorney [d10] given to a person?
- What can a party to contract do when they noticed a breach of contract[d11] ?
- How can a company protect its IP – intellectual property [d12] such as trade mark?
[d1]Turn to a legal professional for advice – szukać porady prawnej
[d2]a person authorized to perform certain legal formalities, especially to draw up or certify contracts, deeds – notariusz
[d3]zmowy cenowe, łapówkarstwo, wykorzystanie poufnych informacji, podrabianie towarów, oszustwo podatkowe, szpiegostwo przemysłowe
[d4]in accordance with – w zgodzie z
[d5]resolve a legal dispute before a court comes to a final decision – ugoda poza sądem
[d6]any company or organization that has legal rights and responsibilities, including tax filings – osoba prawna
[d7]similar to public listed company in the UK – Spółka Akcyjna
[d8]an individual who is not an association, joint venture or joint stock company, partnership, limited partnership – osoba fizyczna
[d9]a person who is the exclusive owner of a business, entitled to keep all profits after tax has been paid but liable for all losses – jednoosobowa działalność gospodarcza
[d10]the authority to act for another person in specified or all legal or financial matters – pełnomocnictwo
[d11]an act of breaking the terms set out in a contract – naruszenie zapisów umowy
[d12]intangible property that is the result of creativity, such as patents, copyrights – własność intelektualna
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