Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing registration and disclosure requirements for securities offerings, including requirements for stock sales and transfers
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and establishing ongoing reporting requirements for public companies
Rule 144: SEC rule providing a safe harbor for private resales of restricted securities and control securities
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws governing registration, exemption requirements, and disclosure obligations for stock sales within each state
State Corporate Laws: Laws governing corporate formation and operation in the state of incorporation, including Delaware General Corporation Law if Delaware corporation
Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted uniform laws governing commercial transactions, including provisions relevant to security interests and transfer of ownership
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws governing the tax implications and requirements for stock sales and transfers
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Federal law requiring review of large transactions by federal antitrust agencies before closing
ERISA: Federal law governing employee benefit plans, relevant if stock options or employee stock ownership is involved
State Contract Law: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation, including Statute of Frauds requirements
Company Governance Documents: Internal company documents including bylaws, articles of incorporation, and existing shareholder agreements that may affect stock transfers
Transfer Restriction Agreements: Existing agreements affecting stock transfers, including rights of first refusal, tag-along rights, and drag-along rights
