Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws governing the tax implications of business separation, including asset transfers, stock distributions, and tax liability allocations
Securities Exchange Act: Federal regulations for publicly traded companies, including disclosure requirements and securities transactions during business separation
Antitrust Laws: Clayton Act and Sherman Act provisions to ensure the separation doesn't create anti-competitive market conditions
WARN Act: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requirements for mass layoffs or facility closings during business separation
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act regulations governing the handling of employee benefits during business separation
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws governing the division and protection of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
State Corporate Laws: State-specific regulations governing corporate structure, dissolution, and reorganization
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations regarding employee rights, compensation, and continued employment
State Trade Secret Laws: State-specific protections for confidential business information and trade secrets
SEC Regulations: Securities and Exchange Commission requirements for public companies undergoing separation or reorganization
UCC: Uniform Commercial Code provisions governing the separation of business assets and goods
Data Privacy Laws: Federal and state regulations governing the handling and protection of personal and business data during separation
Environmental Regulations: Federal and state environmental compliance requirements and liability allocation
Fiduciary Duty Laws: Legal obligations of directors and officers to act in the best interest of the company during separation
