Securities Act of 1933: Federal law requiring registration of securities offerings and detailed financial disclosures to protect investors
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading and establishing the SEC's regulatory authority
SEC Regulations: Various rules and regulations issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission governing securities transactions
Rule 144: SEC rule governing the resale of restricted and control securities
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws governing registration and disclosure requirements for securities transactions
Delaware General Corporation Law: Comprehensive state law governing corporate affairs for Delaware corporations, often used as a model
Internal Revenue Code Section 368: Federal tax provisions governing tax-free reorganizations and share exchanges
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Federal law requiring pre-merger notifications and waiting periods for large transactions
Clayton Act: Federal antitrust law prohibiting anti-competitive mergers and acquisitions
Sherman Antitrust Act: Fundamental federal antitrust law prohibiting monopolistic practices and restraints of trade
Stock Exchange Rules: Specific requirements from exchanges like NYSE and NASDAQ governing listed companies and transactions
Employment Laws: Federal and state laws protecting employee rights and benefits during corporate transactions
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized regulations applying to particular sectors such as banking, healthcare, or telecommunications
