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Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing the initial offering and sale of securities, requiring registration and disclosure unless an exemption applies.

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary market trading of securities and establishing the SEC.

Investment Company Act of 1940: Regulates investment companies and mutual funds, including registration, disclosure, and operational requirements.

Investment Advisers Act of 1940: Regulates investment advisers, requiring registration and establishing fiduciary duties.

Sherman Antitrust Act: Primary federal antitrust law prohibiting anticompetitive business practices and monopolization.

Clayton Act: Supplements the Sherman Act by addressing specific anticompetitive practices and mergers.

Federal Trade Commission Act: Prohibits unfair methods of competition and deceptive practices in commerce.

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws governing the taxation of pooled investments, partnerships, and other business structures.

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act: Comprehensive financial reform legislation affecting various aspects of financial markets and instruments.

Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities within individual states.

Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions, including contracts and business dealings.

State Partnership Laws: State-specific laws governing the formation and operation of partnerships and business relationships.

SEC Regulations: Rules and regulations implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission affecting securities markets and participants.

FINRA Requirements: Rules and regulations of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority governing broker-dealers and securities firms.

CFTC Regulations: Commodity Futures Trading Commission rules governing commodity pools and derivatives markets.