Federal Securities Laws: Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 - regulate securities transactions and protect investors
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations particularly focusing on Subchapter S and C corporation provisions, affecting stock transfers and distributions
State Corporation Laws: State-specific Business Corporation Acts that govern corporate formation, operation, and governance
Blue Sky Laws: State securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities
Uniform Commercial Code: Particularly Article 8 concerning Investment Securities, governing the rights and obligations of security holders
Fiduciary Duty Principles: Legal obligations requiring directors and officers to act in the best interest of the corporation and its shareholders
Business Judgment Rule: Legal doctrine protecting directors' business decisions made in good faith and with reasonable care
Minority Shareholder Rights: Legal protections for minority shareholders against oppression by majority shareholders
Transfer Restriction Rules: Regulations governing stock transfer restrictions, including right of first refusal and buy-sell provisions
Exit Mechanism Regulations: Laws governing tag-along rights, drag-along rights, and put/call options in shareholder agreements
Corporate Governance Requirements: Regulations concerning voting rights, board composition, meeting requirements, and shareholder rights
Financial Reporting Requirements: Laws governing financial disclosure, dividend policies, capital calls, and valuation methods
