Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing securities registration requirements, exemptions, and disclosure obligations for the sale of securities in the United States
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law establishing ongoing reporting requirements, anti-fraud provisions, and insider trading regulations for securities transactions
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act: Federal antitrust law requiring merger notifications, establishing review thresholds, and mandating waiting periods for certain transactions
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation governing tax implications of share transactions, including stock vs. asset sale considerations and withholding requirements
State Corporate Laws: State-specific laws (e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law) governing share transfer restrictions, corporate governance, and shareholder rights
Blue Sky Laws: State securities laws establishing registration requirements, exemptions, and disclosure obligations for securities transactions within each state
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, representations and warranties, and remedies for breach
Uniform Commercial Code Article 8: State-adopted uniform law governing investment securities, including transfer of securities and rights of purchasers
Stock Exchange Rules: Requirements established by stock exchanges for listed companies, including disclosure obligations and trading restrictions
FINRA Regulations: Rules governing broker-dealer involvement in securities transactions, including registration requirements and conduct rules
CFIUS Regulations: Foreign investment regulations governing national security review of transactions involving foreign parties
Export Control Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the transfer of certain technologies and information to foreign parties in transaction contexts
