Securities Laws: Primary federal regulations including Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Rule 701 for equity compensation exemptions, and state 'Blue Sky' laws that govern securities transactions
Tax Laws: Key tax regulations including IRC Section 409A (deferred compensation), Section 83 (property transferred for services), Section 4958 (excess benefit transactions), and relevant state tax provisions
Employment/Labor Laws: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), state-specific labor laws, and regulations governing independent contractor vs. employee classification
Corporate Laws: Delaware General Corporation Law (if applicable), state-specific corporate laws, and company governance documents including bylaws and charter documents
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws governing intellectual property, including Copyright Act, Patent Act, and Trade Secrets laws, essential for protecting company IP in advisor relationships
Contract Laws: State-specific contract laws, Statute of Frauds, and common law principles governing formation and enforcement of agreements
Fiduciary Duty Laws: State laws and regulations governing fiduciary responsibilities and corporate governance requirements for advisors
Vesting Considerations: Requirements and best practices for structuring equity vesting schedules, including time-based and milestone-based vesting provisions
Securities Compliance: Specific compliance requirements for equity issuance, including disclosure requirements, registration exemptions, and documentation requirements
Tax Implications: Tax considerations for both company and advisor, including timing of taxation, valuation requirements, and reporting obligations
