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Securities Act of 1933: Federal law requiring registration of securities offerings and providing exemptions, fundamental for convertible note compliance

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading and ongoing reporting requirements for securities

Regulation D: SEC rules providing exemptions from registration requirements, including Rules 504, 506(b), and 506(c) commonly used for private placements

Regulation A: Provides exemption for smaller public offerings, potentially relevant for broader convertible note offerings

State Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities regulations governing registration, disclosure requirements, and exemptions

UCC Article 3: Uniform Commercial Code provisions governing negotiable instruments and their enforcement

UCC Article 9: Uniform Commercial Code provisions regarding secured transactions, providing context even for unsecured notes

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax provisions governing the treatment of debt instruments and convertible securities

Original Issue Discount Rules: Tax regulations governing the treatment of bonds issued at a discount to their face value

Truth in Lending Act: Federal law requiring disclosure of credit terms and standardizing calculation of credit costs

State Usury Laws: State-specific regulations limiting maximum allowable interest rates on debt instruments

State Corporate Laws: State-specific regulations governing corporate affairs including issuance of convertible securities

State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing formation and enforcement of contracts

Bankruptcy Laws: Federal laws governing creditor rights and priority, particularly relevant for unsecured instruments