Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing the initial offering and sale of securities, requiring registration and disclosure requirements unless an exemption applies
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and establishing the SEC, including ongoing reporting requirements
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation affecting corporate structure, distributions, and shareholder taxation considerations
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate governance and financial disclosure requirements for public companies
State Corporation Statutes: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operation, and governance (e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law)
State LLC Acts: State-specific laws governing limited liability company formation and operation
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities within each state
SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory requirements governing securities transactions and corporate compliance
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions, including provisions affecting corporate operations
Fiduciary Duty Laws: Legal principles and case law governing the duties of corporate officers and directors to shareholders
State Contract Law: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts, including those involving corporate shares, must be in writing to be enforceable
