Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing securities offerings and registrations, relevant if advisor role involves securities-related consulting
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and establishing SEC oversight
Investment Advisers Act of 1940: Federal law regulating investment advisers, including registration requirements and fiduciary duties
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting advisor compensation and tax reporting requirements
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal law providing protection for trade secrets and confidential information
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing wage, hour, and employment standards
IRS Independent Contractor Guidelines: Federal guidelines determining worker classification as employee vs independent contractor
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Securities Regulations: State-specific rules governing securities and investment advisory services
State Trade Secret Laws: State-specific protections for confidential business information and trade secrets
Non-Compete Regulations: State-specific restrictions on non-compete agreements and their enforceability
Fiduciary Duty Requirements: Legal obligations requiring advisors to act in the best interest of their clients
Disclosure Requirements: Mandatory disclosures of conflicts of interest, compensation, and material information
Registration Requirements: State and federal registration obligations for certain types of advisory services
