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Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing secondary trading of securities, establishing SEC oversight, and regulating key market participants

Securities Act 1933: Federal law requiring registration of securities offerings and detailed financial disclosure to ensure investor protection

Investment Company Act 1940: Federal law regulating investment companies and their activities, including disclosure requirements and fiduciary obligations

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: Federal regulations requiring financial institutions to prevent, detect, and report suspicious activities that might indicate money laundering

Bank Secrecy Act: Federal law requiring financial institutions to assist government agencies in detecting and preventing money laundering

State Corporate Laws: State-specific legislation governing corporate formation, operation, and governance (varies by state, e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law)

Blue Sky Laws: State-level securities regulations designed to protect investors against fraudulent sales practices and activities

Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate governance standards for public companies, including internal controls and financial disclosure requirements

Articles of Incorporation: Company's foundational document filed with the state, defining basic corporate structure and powers

Corporate Bylaws: Internal rules governing company operations, management structure, and corporate procedures

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws affecting corporate structure, ownership, and transfer of shares

SEC Beneficial Ownership Rules: Federal requirements for reporting substantial ownership stakes in public companies (including Forms 13D/13G)

Fiduciary Duty Laws: State laws defining directors' and officers' duties of care, loyalty, and good faith to the corporation and its shareholders

Corporate Record-Keeping Requirements: State and federal requirements for maintaining accurate corporate records, meeting minutes, and shareholder information