Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing registration and disclosure requirements for securities offerings, ensuring investors receive complete and accurate information about securities being offered
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating securities trading, reporting requirements, and containing anti-fraud provisions for secondary market transactions
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act: Requires companies to file pre-merger notifications for large transactions to allow government review for potential antitrust issues
State Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws that regulate the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities
State Corporate Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operation, and governance (e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law)
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation governing the tax implications and treatment of share acquisitions and corporate transactions
WARN Act: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requiring employers to provide advance notice of significant employment changes in certain corporate transactions
CFIUS Regulations: Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States requirements for reviewing foreign investments in U.S. companies for national security concerns
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate governance and financial disclosure requirements for public companies
Sherman Antitrust Act: Primary federal antitrust law prohibiting anticompetitive business activities and monopolistic practices
Clayton Act: Federal law supplementing the Sherman Act, specifically addressing mergers and acquisitions that may substantially lessen competition
FIRRMA: Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act expanding CFIUS authority to review foreign investments in critical technologies and infrastructure
FATCA: Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act requiring reporting of foreign financial accounts and offshore assets in certain transactions
