Securities Act of 1933: Federal law that regulates the offering and sale of securities, requiring registration and disclosure of financial information to investors
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading of securities, establishing the SEC and requirements for public companies
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law enhancing corporate responsibility, financial disclosures, and combating corporate accounting fraud for public companies
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation affecting corporate structure, shareholder distributions, and tax implications of various corporate actions
Delaware General Corporation Law: Comprehensive state law governing corporate affairs in Delaware, often used as a model for corporate governance
State Corporation Laws: Individual state laws governing formation, operation, and dissolution of corporations within their jurisdiction
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities
State Business Corporation Acts: State-level legislation providing framework for corporate formation, governance, and operations
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized set of business laws regulating commercial transactions, including sale of goods and securities
SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory requirements governing public companies, securities offerings, and trading activities
Stock Exchange Rules: Specific requirements and regulations for companies listed on stock exchanges (NYSE, NASDAQ, etc.)
Corporate Governance Provisions: Rules and procedures for company management, board operations, and decision-making processes
Shareholder Rights Provisions: Legal framework defining fundamental rights of shareholders including voting, dividends, and information access
Share Transfer Restrictions: Limitations and procedures governing the transfer of company shares between parties
Pre-emptive Rights: Shareholders' rights to maintain their proportional ownership by participating in new share issuances
Tag-along and Drag-along Rights: Provisions protecting minority shareholders in sale scenarios and enabling majority shareholders to force sale participation
Dividend Policy Requirements: Rules and procedures governing the declaration and distribution of company profits to shareholders
Board Composition Rules: Requirements and procedures for selecting, appointing, and removing board members
Dispute Resolution Mechanisms: Procedures and forums for resolving conflicts between shareholders and corporate entities
Exit Mechanisms: Procedures and rights governing shareholder exits, including buy-back provisions and public offering requirements
