Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) - Article 9: Primary legislation governing secured transactions, establishing rules for creation, perfection, and enforcement of security interests, and determining priority among competing creditors
Securities Act of 1933: Federal law regulating the offering and sale of securities, requiring registration and disclosure requirements for securities transactions
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading of securities and establishing the SEC's regulatory authority
Federal Tax Lien Act: Legislation governing federal tax liens and their priority in relation to other security interests
Bankruptcy Code: Federal law determining the enforceability and treatment of security interests in bankruptcy proceedings
State UCC Variations: State-specific modifications and implementations of the Uniform Commercial Code that may affect security agreements
State Recording Requirements: State-specific rules governing the recording and filing of security interests and related documents
Property Laws: Legal framework distinguishing between real and personal property, including rules regarding fixtures and their treatment in security agreements
Banking Regulations: Federal and state regulations affecting security agreements involving financial institutions, including Federal Reserve and FDIC requirements
Consumer Protection Laws: Legislation protecting consumer rights in secured transactions, including the Truth in Lending Act for consumer goods transactions
