Securities Act of 1933: Federal law that regulates the offer and sale of securities, requiring registration of securities offerings and material disclosures unless an exemption applies
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading of securities and establishing the SEC, including anti-fraud provisions and reporting requirements
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Federal antitrust legislation requiring companies to file pre-merger notifications for certain acquisitions
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws governing the tax implications of stock purchases, including capital gains, transfer taxes, and other tax considerations
Foreign Investment and National Security Act: Federal law governing foreign investments in US companies, including CFIUS review requirements
State Corporate Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operation, and transactions (e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law)
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted standardized set of laws governing commercial transactions, including sale of goods and secured transactions
Corporate Governance Documents: Company's Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, existing shareholder agreements, and other internal governing documents
SEC Regulations: Federal regulations governing securities transactions, including disclosure requirements and anti-fraud provisions
Industry-Specific Regulations: Regulations specific to the company's industry that may affect the transaction (e.g., banking, healthcare, telecommunications)
CFIUS Requirements: Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States requirements for reviewing foreign investments in US companies
Employment Laws: Federal and state laws governing employee rights, benefits, and protections in corporate transactions
Due Diligence Requirements: Legal requirements for investigating and verifying company information, including financial records, contracts, and corporate documents
