Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing the initial offering and sale of securities, requiring registration and disclosure requirements for public offerings
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and establishing the SEC, relevant for ongoing reporting requirements
Dodd-Frank Act: Comprehensive financial reform legislation affecting corporate governance, transparency, and shareholder rights
Delaware General Corporation Law: Primary state corporate law framework often used as a model, governing corporate structure and shareholder rights
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws that regulate the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate governance standards and internal controls for public companies
State Agency Laws: Laws governing the principal-agent relationship and scope of representative authority
Fiduciary Duty Requirements: Legal obligations requiring representatives to act in the best interests of shareholders with loyalty and care
State Contract Laws: General principles governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions and business dealings
M&A Regulations: Federal and state regulations governing mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions
Tax Laws: Federal and state tax regulations affecting shareholder rights, distributions, and transaction structures
Indemnification Laws: Laws governing the protection and compensation of representatives for actions taken in their official capacity
Arbitration Laws: Federal and state laws governing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and enforcement of arbitration agreements
