Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing secondary trading of securities, crucial for publicly traded companies making shareholder resolutions
Securities Act 1933: Federal law regulating the issuance of securities and related matters that might be subject to shareholder approval
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal legislation establishing enhanced corporate governance and financial disclosure requirements for public companies
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate operations, such as the Delaware General Corporation Law, which set requirements for shareholder resolutions
State Business Corporation Acts: State legislation establishing requirements for corporate governance, including shareholder voting and resolution procedures
State LLC Acts: State laws governing Limited Liability Companies, including member voting requirements if the entity is an LLC
Articles of Incorporation: Company's founding document that may contain specific requirements for shareholder resolutions and voting thresholds
Company Bylaws: Internal rules governing company operations, including procedures for shareholder meetings and voting requirements
Shareholders' Agreements: Contracts between shareholders that may contain additional requirements or restrictions on shareholder resolutions
Corporate Governance Guidelines: Company-specific policies outlining governance practices, including shareholder voting and resolution procedures
SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory requirements for public companies regarding shareholder communications and voting procedures
Stock Exchange Requirements: Rules set by stock exchanges (e.g., NYSE, NASDAQ) that may affect shareholder resolution procedures for listed companies
Voting Requirements: Specific thresholds and procedures for passing ordinary resolutions, including quorum requirements and voting majorities
Documentation Requirements: Legal requirements for recording, filing, and maintaining records of shareholder resolutions and related documentation
