Delaware General Corporation Law: Primary corporate law statute governing mergers involving Delaware corporations, including procedural requirements, shareholder rights, and corporate governance matters
Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing the registration and disclosure requirements for securities offerings in connection with the merger
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating securities trading, reporting requirements, and proxy solicitation rules for public companies involved in the merger
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act: Federal law requiring pre-merger notifications and waiting periods for transactions meeting certain size thresholds
Internal Revenue Code Section 368(a)(2)(E): Tax code provision governing tax-free treatment of reverse triangular mergers when specific requirements are met
State Corporation Laws: Relevant state-specific corporate laws governing the merger process, shareholder rights, and corporate formalities
Blue Sky Laws: State securities laws requiring registration and disclosure of securities offerings within each relevant state
WARN Act: Federal law requiring advance notice of significant employment losses in connection with the merger
ERISA: Federal law governing employee benefit plans and their treatment in corporate transactions
Clayton Act: Federal antitrust law prohibiting anti-competitive mergers and acquisitions
Sherman Act: Federal antitrust law prohibiting monopolistic practices and restraints of trade
SEC Regulations: Federal securities regulations governing disclosure requirements, filing obligations, and registration requirements for merger transactions
