Delaware General Corporation Law: Primary corporate law statute for Delaware corporations, governing corporate formation, operation, and merger procedures
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing securities trading, broker-dealers, and stock exchanges, including disclosure requirements for public companies
Securities Act of 1933: Federal law requiring registration of securities offerings and governing disclosure requirements for public offerings
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act: Requires companies to file pre-merger notifications for certain acquisitions with FTC and DOJ
Clayton Antitrust Act: Prohibits specific business practices that may substantially lessen competition or create monopolies
Sherman Antitrust Act: Foundational federal antitrust law prohibiting monopolization and restraints of trade
Federal Trade Commission Act: Establishes the FTC and prohibits unfair methods of competition and deceptive practices
Dodd-Frank Act: Comprehensive financial reform legislation affecting corporate governance and disclosure requirements
State Corporation Laws: Laws of the relevant state(s) governing corporate operations and mergers within their jurisdiction
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws governing securities offerings and sales within each state
SEC Regulations: Rules and regulations implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission for public companies
Stock Exchange Rules: Requirements set by exchanges like NYSE/NASDAQ for listed companies, including merger-related provisions
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws governing the tax treatment of mergers and acquisitions
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Corporate accountability and financial disclosure law for public companies
CFIUS Regulations: Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States regulations for transactions involving foreign entities
WARN Act: Requires advance notification of significant employment losses in certain merger situations
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act governing treatment of employee benefits in corporate transactions
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules and requirements that may affect merger transactions in particular industries
