Federal Securities Laws: Primary federal regulations including Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, SEC regulations, and Rule 144 for restricted securities transfers
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities regulations including registration requirements, disclosure obligations, and state-specific exemptions for securities transactions
Corporate Laws: State-specific corporate legislation such as Delaware General Corporation Law and other state regulations governing corporate structure and stock transfers
Tax Laws: Internal Revenue Code provisions including Section 368 (tax-free reorganizations) and Section 351 (property transfers to corporations), plus state tax considerations
Antitrust Laws: Competition regulations including Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, Clayton Act, and Sherman Act for reviewing potential market concentration issues
Employment Laws: Regulations governing employee rights and benefits, particularly regarding impact on employee stock options and benefit plans during share exchanges
Accounting Standards: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SEC accounting requirements for proper financial recording and reporting of share exchanges
Stock Exchange Rules: Regulations and listing requirements from relevant stock exchanges if either company is publicly traded
