Delaware General Corporation Law: Primary corporate law statute for companies incorporated in Delaware, setting forth requirements for corporate governance, shareholder rights, and board responsibilities
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing securities trading and public company requirements, including disclosure obligations and trading regulations
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal legislation establishing enhanced corporate governance standards, internal controls, and financial disclosure requirements for public companies
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act: Federal law implementing financial regulatory reform, including corporate governance and executive compensation provisions
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporation formation, operation, and governance in the state of incorporation
State Business Corporation Acts: Comprehensive state statutes defining corporate powers, rights, and obligations within specific states
Blue Sky Laws: State-level securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities
Articles of Incorporation: Foundational corporate document filed with the state defining the basic structure and purpose of the corporation
Corporate Bylaws: Internal governing document establishing rules and procedures for corporate operations and board governance
SEC Requirements: Federal securities regulations governing public company reporting, disclosure, and compliance obligations
Stock Exchange Requirements: Rules and standards set by stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) for listed companies regarding corporate governance and compliance
Fiduciary Duties: Legal obligations of directors to act in the best interest of the corporation and its shareholders with duty of care and loyalty
Business Judgment Rule: Legal principle protecting directors' good faith business decisions from court intervention when made with reasonable care
Corporate Waste Doctrine: Legal principle prohibiting the use of corporate assets without adequate consideration or legitimate business purpose
