Securities Act of 1933: Federal law requiring registration of securities offerings and detailed disclosures to ensure investors have complete information about securities being offered
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary trading of securities and establishing the SEC, including requirements for securities transfers and reporting
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operation, and stock transfers within the jurisdiction of incorporation
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities
UCC Article 8: Uniform Commercial Code provisions governing investment securities, including rules for transfer and ownership of securities
UCC Article 9: Uniform Commercial Code provisions covering secured transactions, including security interests in investment securities
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws governing the tax implications of stock transfers, including capital gains and other tax consequences
Articles of Incorporation: Company's founding document that may contain restrictions or requirements for stock transfers
Corporate Bylaws: Internal rules governing company operations, including potential restrictions on stock transfers and required approvals
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Federal law requiring review of large transactions for antitrust implications before stock transfers can be completed
State Contract Law: General principles of contract formation and enforcement that apply to stock transfer agreements
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts, including those for the sale of securities, must be in writing to be enforceable
