Securities Act 1933: Federal law that regulates the offering and sale of securities, requiring registration and disclosure requirements for public offerings

Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing secondary trading of securities, establishing the SEC and requiring periodic reporting for public companies

Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law enhancing corporate responsibility, financial disclosures, and combat corporate accounting fraud for public companies

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation affecting corporate structure, distributions, and tax implications of various business decisions

State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporation formation, operation, and dissolution (e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law)

State Business Corporation Acts: Comprehensive state legislation governing corporate formation, operations, shareholder rights, and corporate governance

Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities

SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory framework governing public companies, including registration, reporting, and disclosure requirements

Stock Exchange Requirements: Specific listing and maintenance requirements set by stock exchanges like NYSE or NASDAQ for publicly traded companies

Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules and requirements that may affect corporate governance and operations in particular industries

Corporate Governance Guidelines: Best practices and requirements for board composition, committee structures, and corporate governance procedures

Dispute Resolution Framework: Legal framework for resolving internal corporate disputes, shareholder conflicts, and other corporate disagreements