Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing the issuance of securities and requiring registration of securities offerings and disclosures to investors
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and establishing the SEC
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate governance and financial disclosure requirements for public companies
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting shareholder distributions, stock transfers, and corporate structure
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operation, and shareholder rights (e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law)
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing the formation and enforcement of contracts, including shareholder agreements
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions, including the transfer of securities
Articles of Incorporation: Company's foundational document establishing basic corporate governance structure and shareholder rights
Company Bylaws: Internal rules governing company operations, shareholder meetings, and corporate governance procedures
SEC Regulations: Federal regulations governing publicly traded companies, including disclosure requirements and trading rules
Antitrust Laws: Federal and state laws preventing anti-competitive behavior and monopolistic practices
Buy-Sell Agreement Regulations: Federal and state rules governing the transfer of shares between shareholders and the company
Employment Laws: Federal and state regulations affecting shareholders who are also employees of the company
Estate Planning Laws: Laws governing the transfer of shares upon death or incapacity of shareholders
Transfer Restriction Regulations: Rules governing limitations on the transfer of shares and right of first refusal provisions
Fiduciary Duty Case Law: Legal precedents establishing standards for director and officer responsibilities to shareholders
Minority Shareholder Protection Cases: Legal precedents establishing rights and protections for minority shareholders
