This episode tackles the passive voice—a grammar concept essential for legal writing. We'll focus on "regulated by" and "overseen by" within the Securities Exchange Act, showing you how to use these constructions accurately.

[Subject] + to be + past participle of verb + by + [agent]

Examples:

• "The stock market is regulated by the SEC."
• "Financial institutions are overseen by various government agencies."

The excerpt focuses on the history of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), utilizing the passive voice grammatical tense. The excerpt originates from Legal English Innovation, a school where native English speakers share legal information.

The article focuses on the terms “president,” “chancellor,” and “rector,” highlighting their origins, usage, and common associations. The author, Eric Froiland, a legal English instructor based in Colombia, emphasizes that these terms can be confusing, and provides examples of their application in various institutions.

https://legalenglishinnovation.com.co/is-it-a-president-rector-or-chancellor-in-legal-english/

A bilateral contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties where each party promises to do something in exchange for a promise from the other party. This exchange of promises creates mutual obligations that are enforceable by law, making it a "promise for a promise" scenario. The key elements of a bilateral contract include a clear offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and the capacity of the parties to enter into the contract.

An example of a unilateral contract, using the well-known legal case of Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. This case is often used in legal studies to illustrate how unilateral contracts are enforceable. A unilateral contract is formed when one party makes a promise in exchange for an action by another party, rather than a promise in return. This specific case examines how a company's advertisement promising a reward for using their product could be legally considered a binding offer, even though there was no explicit agreement between the parties.

This episode outlines the concept of unilateral contracts, which are agreements where one party makes a promise in exchange for the other party's action. The text promises to explore the key components of these contracts, providing real-world examples and examining significant legal cases that have shaped our understanding of these agreements. The text also plans to explain the specific legal use of the verbs "shall," "will," "may," and "must."

Welcome to "Labor Law: Unconditional Truths," the podcast that cuts through the legal jargon to bring you the essentials of workplace rights. We'll break down complex legislation into clear, concise insights, focusing on the zero and first conditional – the bedrock of labor law.

These unchanging principles govern everything from basic entitlements to complex scenarios, revealing the unwavering cause-and-effect of workplace actions. Join us as we explore these absolute truths, empowering both employees and employers to navigate the world of work with confidence and clarity.