Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing securities offerings, requiring registration and disclosure of financial and other significant information about securities being offered for public sale
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and establishing the SEC, relevant for corporate communications involving securities
Investment Company Act of 1940: Federal law regulating investment companies and their offerings, important if the solicitation involves investment products
CAN-SPAM Act of 2003: Federal law setting rules for commercial email practices, including requirements for commercial messages and opt-out compliance
FTC Regulations: Federal Trade Commission rules governing advertising, marketing, and consumer protection in commercial communications
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws that regulate the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities
State Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific regulations protecting consumers from deceptive or unfair business practices in commercial communications
FINRA Rules: Financial Industry Regulatory Authority regulations governing communications by member firms and associated persons
TCPA: Telephone Consumer Protection Act governing telephone solicitations and automated messaging systems
Do-Not-Call Regulations: Federal and state regulations restricting telemarketing calls to individuals who have registered their numbers on do-not-call lists
Anti-Fraud Provisions: Legal requirements prohibiting false or misleading statements in business communications and solicitations
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate activities, including requirements for business communications and solicitations
