Securities Act of 1933: Federal law that regulates the offering of securities and requires registration of securities offerings and detailed financial disclosures
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading of securities and establishing the SEC
Investment Advisers Act of 1940: Federal law regulating investment advisers and their activities, including registration and disclosure requirements
Dodd-Frank Act: Comprehensive financial reform legislation enacted in response to the 2008 financial crisis, affecting various aspects of financial services
Bank Secrecy Act: Federal law requiring financial institutions to assist government agencies in detecting and preventing money laundering
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities regulations governing the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities
FINRA Regulations: Rules and guidelines set by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority for securities firms and brokers
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law requiring financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices and protect sensitive data
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: Model law adopted by most states providing legal framework for protecting trade secrets and confidential information
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing standards for wage and hour requirements, potentially relevant for consulting relationship classification
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
IRS Independent Contractor Guidelines: Federal tax guidelines defining the relationship between independent contractors and their clients
