Securities Exchange Act: Federal law governing securities trading and public company requirements, particularly relevant if the business sale involves publicly traded companies
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act: Federal legislation requiring large transactions to be reported to federal authorities for antitrust review before completion
Federal Trade Commission Act: Fundamental federal antitrust legislation that prohibits unfair methods of competition and deceptive practices in business transactions
Sherman Antitrust Act: Primary federal antitrust statute prohibiting monopolistic business practices and anticompetitive behavior
Clayton Act: Federal law addressing specific anticompetitive practices not explicitly covered by the Sherman Act
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing the tax implications and structure of business sales and transactions
State Corporate Laws: State-specific legislation governing corporate formation, operation, and dissolution within the respective state
State Contract Laws: State-specific rules and regulations governing the formation and enforcement of contracts
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted standardized laws governing commercial transactions, including sales and business transfers
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities
State Bulk Sales Laws: State regulations governing the sale of business inventory and assets in bulk to protect creditors
WARN Act: Federal law requiring employers to provide advance notification of qualified plant closings and mass layoffs
ERISA: Federal law governing employee benefit plans and establishing standards for pension and health plans in private industry
COBRA: Federal law providing continuation of group health coverage that might otherwise be terminated due to business sale
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized regulations applicable to particular business sectors (e.g., healthcare, financial services, telecommunications)
Federal/State Licensing Requirements: Regulatory requirements for maintaining and transferring business licenses and permits during sale
Environmental Regulations: Federal and state environmental protection laws affecting business operations and transfer of ownership
Data Privacy Laws: Regulations governing the protection and transfer of personal and business data, including GDPR if applicable to EU data
