Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing secondary trading of securities, establishing SEC oversight, and requiring periodic reporting for public companies
Securities Act 1933: Federal law regulating the offering and sale of securities, requiring registration and full disclosure of material information
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law enhancing corporate responsibility, financial disclosures, and combat corporate accounting fraud (applicable to public companies)
Dodd-Frank Act: Federal law implementing financial regulatory reform, including corporate governance and disclosure requirements
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operation, and dissolution (e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law)
Articles of Incorporation: Primary corporate document filed with state authorities establishing the corporation's existence and basic structure
Corporate Bylaws: Internal rules governing the corporation's operation, management, and shareholder rights
Shareholder Agreements: Existing contracts between shareholders defining their rights, obligations, and relationships
SEC Regulations: Federal securities regulations implementing securities laws and governing public company compliance
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities within each state
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws that may affect the implementation and consequences of shareholder resolutions
Voting Requirements: Specific thresholds required for special resolution approval, typically higher than ordinary resolutions
Notice Requirements: Mandatory timeframes and methods for notifying shareholders of meetings and proposed resolutions
Quorum Requirements: Minimum number of shareholders required to be present for valid meeting and resolution passage
Filing Requirements: Necessary documentation and procedures for filing the resolution with appropriate authorities
