Securities Act of 1933: Federal law requiring registration of securities offerings and detailed disclosures to protect investors
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading and establishing the SEC
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Requires companies to file pre-merger notifications for antitrust review
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Mandates strict financial reporting and corporate governance standards
Dodd-Frank Act: Provides financial regulation and consumer protection reforms post-2008 crisis
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Prohibits bribery of foreign officials and requires accounting transparency
Clayton Act: Prohibits anticompetitive mergers and acquisitions
Sherman Antitrust Act: Foundational antitrust law prohibiting monopolistic practices
Federal Trade Commission Act: Establishes FTC authority over unfair competition and deceptive practices
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operation, and merger procedures
Blue Sky Laws: State-level securities regulations protecting investors from fraudulent offerings
Stock Exchange Requirements: NYSE/NASDAQ listing and disclosure requirements for public companies
WARN Act: Requires advance notification of significant layoffs or plant closings
ERISA: Governs employee benefit plans and their treatment during mergers
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax provisions affecting merger structure and tax consequences
International Trade Laws: Regulations governing cross-border transactions and international commerce
Foreign Investment Regulations: Laws governing foreign ownership and investment in U.S. companies
