Securities Act of 1933 and Exchange Act of 1934: Federal laws governing securities registration, disclosure obligations, and anti-fraud provisions for business combinations involving public companies
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act: Federal law requiring merger notifications, establishing waiting periods, and addressing competition considerations for qualifying transactions
Clayton and Sherman Antitrust Acts: Core federal antitrust laws governing competition impact and antitrust compliance in business combinations
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation affecting structure and tax implications of business combinations
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Federal law establishing corporate governance requirements and financial disclosure obligations for public companies
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws (e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law) governing merger procedures, shareholder approvals, and fiduciary duties
Blue Sky Laws: State securities laws establishing registration requirements and disclosure obligations at the state level
State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations governing employee rights, benefits continuation, and workforce-related requirements in business combinations
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulatory requirements and approvals (e.g., banking, healthcare, communications) that may apply to the combination
