Securities Acts: Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 - fundamental federal regulations governing securities transactions and required disclosures
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Requires companies to file pre-merger notifications for certain acquisitions, allowing antitrust review by DOJ and FTC
Antitrust Laws: Federal Trade Commission Act, Sherman Antitrust Act, and Clayton Act - governing competition and preventing monopolistic practices in acquisitions
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws affecting the structure and tax implications of the acquisition
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate operations and transactions (e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law)
Blue Sky Laws: State-level securities regulations that govern the offering and sale of securities
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing the formation and enforcement of contracts
SEC Regulations: Federal regulations governing public company transactions, disclosures, and reporting requirements
FINRA Requirements: Financial Industry Regulatory Authority rules that may apply to the transaction
Corporate Governance Documents: Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and shareholder agreements that may affect the acquisition process
WARN Act: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requiring advance notice of significant employment changes
ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act governing employee benefits and pension plans in acquisitions
CFIUS Regulations: Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States regulations for acquisitions involving foreign buyers
Environmental Regulations: Federal and state environmental laws affecting company liability and compliance requirements
IP Laws: Intellectual property laws governing the transfer and protection of patents, trademarks, and other IP assets
