Delaware General Corporation Law: Primary corporate law statute if the company is incorporated in Delaware, governing corporate structure, shareholder rights, and board responsibilities
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and requiring periodic reporting for publicly traded companies
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate accountability standards for public companies, including requirements for internal controls and financial reporting
Dodd-Frank Act: Federal legislation implementing financial regulatory reform, affecting corporate governance and disclosure requirements
State Corporation Laws: Specific corporate laws of the state where the company is incorporated, governing corporate formation, operation, and dissolution
State Business Codes: State-specific regulations governing business operations and corporate conduct within the state
State Securities Regulations: State-level securities laws (Blue Sky Laws) governing securities transactions within the state
Articles of Incorporation: Company's founding document that outlines basic corporate structure and purpose, must be considered in board resolutions
Corporate Bylaws: Internal rules governing the company's operation, including procedures for board meetings and resolutions
Corporate Governance Guidelines: Company-specific policies and procedures for corporate governance and board operations
Board Committee Charters: Documents defining the roles, responsibilities, and authority of various board committees
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules and requirements that may affect board decisions and authorizations
Meeting Requirements: Legal requirements for board meetings, including notice periods, quorum requirements, and voting thresholds
Record-Keeping Requirements: Legal obligations for maintaining corporate records, including board resolutions and meeting minutes
