Delaware General Corporation Law �� 253: Key statute governing short-form mergers for Delaware corporations, allowing parent companies owning at least 90% of a subsidiary to merge without shareholder vote
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing securities trading and public company requirements, including disclosure obligations during mergers
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Federal antitrust legislation requiring companies to file pre-merger notifications for transactions meeting certain thresholds
Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing securities registration and anti-fraud provisions in securities transactions, including merger-related securities issuances
State Corporate Laws: Relevant state-specific statutes governing corporate mergers, corporate governance, and state securities regulations ('Blue Sky' laws)
SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory framework overseeing public company mergers, including disclosure requirements and filing obligations
Antitrust Regulations: Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission requirements for merger review and competitive impact assessment
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax provisions affecting merger structure, including requirements for tax-free reorganizations and tax implications of the transaction
WARN Act: Federal law requiring advance notification of significant employment losses in certain merger situations
Employee Benefit Laws: Regulations governing the treatment of employee benefits, pension plans, and other compensation arrangements in merger transactions
