Securities Exchange Act: Federal law governing the sale of securities, crucial if the business sale involves transfer of stocks or securities
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Act: Federal legislation requiring large transactions to be reviewed for potential antitrust implications
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting the structure and tax implications of the business sale
Federal Trade Commission Act: Regulations governing fair trade practices and consumer protection in business transactions
WARN Act: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requiring advance notice of significant employment changes
State Corporation Laws: State-specific regulations governing corporate entities and their transfer of ownership
Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted standardized business laws governing commercial transactions
Bulk Sales Laws: State laws protecting creditors in the sale of business inventory and assets
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities regulations governing the sale of business interests
Environmental Regulations: Federal and state environmental laws affecting business operations and transfer of ownership
Data Privacy Laws: Regulations governing the protection and transfer of customer and business data
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts, including business sales, must be in writing to be enforceable
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act governing employee benefit plans in business transfers
FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act governing wage and hour requirements in employment transitions
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws governing the transfer of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
