Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing securities trading and establishing SEC oversight, crucial for director responsibilities in public companies
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal legislation enhancing corporate governance standards, financial disclosure, and accountability for public companies
Dodd-Frank Act: Wall Street Reform act affecting corporate governance, executive compensation, and financial transparency
Federal Antitrust Laws: Laws preventing monopolistic practices and ensuring fair competition, relevant for director decision-making
Delaware General Corporation Law: Primary state corporate law framework often used as a model, governing corporate structure and director duties
Stock Exchange Requirements: Listing requirements from exchanges like NYSE or NASDAQ affecting corporate governance standards
Fiduciary Duties: Legal obligations including Duty of Care, Duty of Loyalty, and Duty of Good Faith binding directors to act in company's best interest
Employment Law: Regulations governing employment relationships, including non-compete and confidentiality provisions for directors
Contract Law: State-specific contract laws governing formation, consideration, and enforcement of agreements between parties
Intellectual Property Laws: Regulations protecting company IP, trade secrets, and confidential information that directors must safeguard
Privacy and Data Protection: Laws governing handling of sensitive data and confidential information by company directors
