Securities Acts: Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 - Fundamental federal laws governing securities transactions, registration requirements, and investor protection.
Investment Company Act: Investment Company Act of 1940 - Regulates investment companies and their activities, including registration, disclosure requirements, and fiduciary duties.
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Antitrust legislation requiring companies to file pre-merger notifications for certain acquisitions and joint ventures.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: FCPA - Prohibits the payment of bribes to foreign officials to assist in obtaining or retaining business, includes accounting transparency requirements.
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws governing the taxation of joint ventures, partnerships, and business entities.
State Corporate Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operation, and governance, including fiduciary duties and shareholder rights.
Blue Sky Laws: State securities laws that regulate the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities.
State Partnership Laws: State-specific laws governing the formation and operation of partnerships, including rights and obligations of partners.
LLC Acts: State Limited Liability Company Acts governing the formation and operation of LLCs, including member rights and management structure.
SEC Regulations: Rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission governing securities markets and transactions.
Antitrust Regulations: FTC/DOJ regulations governing competition and preventing monopolistic practices in joint ventures.
CFIUS Requirements: Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States requirements for reviewing foreign investments that may affect national security.
Employment Laws: Federal and state laws governing employment relationships, including Fair Labor Standards Act and Equal Employment Opportunity laws.
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal laws protecting intellectual property, including Patent Act, Copyright Act, Trademark Act, and trade secrets protection.
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized set of business laws governing commercial transactions, adopted by most states.
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies, including the Statute of Frauds.
