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."

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