Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing securities trading and publicly traded companies, essential for due diligence involving public companies
Securities Act 1933: Federal law regulating the offering of securities and disclosure requirements
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Antitrust legislation requiring review of certain business combinations and transactions
Federal Trade Secrets Act: Federal protection of trade secrets and confidential business information
Economic Espionage Act: Criminal law protecting trade secrets from theft or misappropriation
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law governing the handling of financial information and privacy requirements
State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA in California) affecting data handling and protection
HIPAA: Federal law protecting medical information and healthcare data privacy
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law governing privacy, data security, and unfair business practices
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: Model law adopted by states protecting trade secrets and confidential information
Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Federal law governing electronic communications and data privacy
Stored Communications Act: Federal law protecting privacy of stored electronic communications
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions and contracts
Industry Compliance Requirements: Sector-specific regulations (FDA, EPA, etc.) affecting due diligence in particular industries
Export Control Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of sensitive information and technology
