Federal Antitrust Laws: Key federal antitrust legislation including Sherman Antitrust Act, Clayton Act, Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, and Federal Trade Commission Act, which regulate competition and prevent monopolistic practices
Securities Laws: Federal securities regulations including Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002, and Dodd-Frank Act, governing securities transactions and corporate financial disclosure
Employment Laws: Labor-related legislation including WARN Act, Equal Employment Opportunity laws, ERISA, and National Labor Relations Act, protecting employee rights during merger transitions
State-Specific Laws: Relevant state-level regulations including corporate laws, antitrust provisions, employment regulations, and securities requirements specific to the state(s) involved
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulatory requirements from bodies such as FCC, FDA, EPA, depending on the industry involved in the merger
Tax Considerations: Tax-related provisions including Internal Revenue Code requirements, state/local tax implications, and tax-free reorganization requirements if applicable
Contractual Obligations: Existing contractual requirements including third-party agreements, change of control provisions, and assignment/novation requirements that may affect the merger
Corporate Governance: Governance requirements including Delaware General Corporation Law (if applicable), Articles of Incorporation/Bylaws review, and shareholder approval procedures
Due Diligence Requirements: Comprehensive due diligence obligations including financial disclosure, material contracts review, intellectual property rights assessment, and environmental compliance verification
