Securities Act of 1933: Federal law that regulates the offering and sale of securities, requiring registration and disclosure of financial and other significant information about the security and its issuer
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading of securities, establishing the SEC, and requiring periodic reporting by public companies
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002: Federal law that established enhanced corporate accountability standards, including requirements for internal controls and financial reporting
Dodd-Frank Act: Comprehensive financial reform legislation that introduced new requirements for corporate governance and transparency
Investment Company Act of 1940: Federal law regulating investment companies and mutual funds, including requirements for disclosure and management
State Corporate Laws: State-specific legislation governing corporate formation, operation, and governance within individual states
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws that regulate the offering and sale of securities at the state level
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized set of business laws regulating commercial transactions, including contracts and sales
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws affecting corporate structures, partnerships, and stakeholder agreements
Sherman Act: Primary federal antitrust law prohibiting monopolistic business practices and anticompetitive agreements
Clayton Act: Federal antitrust law supplementing the Sherman Act, addressing specific practices not explicitly covered in the Sherman Act
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law creating the FTC and prohibiting unfair methods of competition and deceptive practices
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain types of contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
Stock Exchange Listing Requirements: Rules and regulations set by stock exchanges that companies must follow to maintain their listing status
SEC Regulations: Rules and requirements established by the Securities and Exchange Commission for public companies and securities transactions
