Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing secondary trading of securities, applicable if the company is publicly traded
Securities Act 1933: Federal law regulating the primary issuance of securities and registration requirements
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law establishing enhanced standards for public company boards and management regarding corporate governance
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation and operation (e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law)
State Business Corporation Acts: State legislation providing framework for formation and operation of corporations within the state
State LLC Acts: State laws governing Limited Liability Companies, if applicable to the business structure
Articles of Incorporation: Company's founding document filed with the state, establishing basic corporate structure and rights
Corporate Bylaws: Internal rules governing company operation, management structure, and shareholder rights
Shareholders' Agreements: Existing agreements between shareholders defining their rights, obligations, and procedures
SEC Regulations: Federal securities regulations applicable to public companies and certain private offerings
State Securities Regulations: State-specific securities laws and requirements (Blue Sky Laws)
Notice Requirements: Legal requirements for notifying shareholders of meetings and voting procedures
Quorum Requirements: Minimum number of shareholders required to be present for valid corporate actions
Voting Procedures: Rules and requirements for conducting shareholder votes and recording decisions
Record Keeping Requirements: Legal obligations for maintaining corporate records and documenting shareholder decisions
