Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Particularly Article 9 governing secured transactions, which is crucial for determining priority and perfection of security interests in collateral
Federal Bankruptcy Code: Title 11 of United States Code, which governs bankruptcy proceedings and enforcement of subordination agreements in bankruptcy scenarios
Trust Indenture Act of 1939: Federal law applicable when dealing with registered securities, governing the role of trustees in debt securities offerings
Securities Acts: Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934, relevant when the agreement involves public securities
State UCC Variations: State-specific adoptions and modifications to the Uniform Commercial Code that may affect security interests and priorities
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws that regulate the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities
State Lien Priority Rules: State-specific rules governing the priority of different types of liens and security interests
Contractual Subordination Principles: Legal doctrines governing the enforcement and interpretation of contractual subordination arrangements
Equitable Subordination Principles: Legal principles allowing courts to subordinate claims based on inequitable conduct
Federal Reserve Regulations: Banking regulations that may apply when the agreement involves regulated banking institutions
OCC Regulations: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regulations governing national banks and federal savings associations
FDIC Rules: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation rules affecting insured depository institutions
SEC Regulations: Securities and Exchange Commission regulations applicable to public securities and regulated entities
Bankruptcy Case Law: Relevant court decisions regarding enforcement of subordination agreements in bankruptcy and priority disputes
