Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary trading of securities, including Section 13(d) disclosure requirements for 5%+ acquisitions, Section 14(a) proxy rules, Section 14(d) tender offer regulations, and Section 14(e) anti-fraud provisions
Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing initial securities offerings, including registration requirements, disclosure obligations, and exemption provisions for public company transactions
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act: Federal antitrust law requiring pre-merger notifications, mandatory waiting periods, and competitive impact review for qualifying transactions
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002: Federal law establishing corporate governance standards, financial disclosure requirements, and internal control protocols for public companies
Dodd-Frank Act: Federal law implementing financial reforms, including executive compensation provisions and enhanced corporate governance requirements
Delaware General Corporation Law: State law governing corporate matters including merger provisions (Section 251), appraisal rights (Section 262), and fiduciary duties
State Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities regulations governing registration requirements and investor protection measures
SEC Rules and Regulations: Federal regulatory framework including Regulation 14A (proxy rules), Regulation 14D (tender offers), Form S-4, and Schedule 13D/G filing requirements
Stock Exchange Rules: NYSE or NASDAQ listing requirements, corporate governance standards, and ongoing disclosure obligations for listed companies
FASB Standards: Accounting standards governing financial statement requirements and transaction accounting treatment
Antitrust Regulations: FTC and DOJ guidelines for merger review, including industry-specific competitive impact analysis
WARN Act: Federal law requiring advance notification of qualifying plant closings and mass layoffs in merger contexts
ERISA: Federal law governing employee benefits and retirement plans in corporate transactions
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax law provisions governing merger taxation, including tax-free reorganization requirements and golden parachute rules
CFIUS Regulations: Federal regulations governing review of foreign investments in US companies for national security implications
Data Privacy Laws: Various federal and state laws governing data protection and privacy, including potential GDPR compliance for international aspects
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules for regulated industries such as banking, healthcare, communications, and environmental compliance requirements
