Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing securities trading and public company requirements, including disclosure obligations and board responsibilities for publicly traded companies

Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal legislation establishing enhanced corporate governance standards, internal controls, and accountability requirements for public companies

Dodd-Frank Act: Federal law implementing financial regulations affecting corporate governance, including executive compensation and shareholder rights

State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws (such as Delaware General Corporation Law) governing corporate formation, operation, and governance requirements

State LLC Laws: State-specific legislation governing Limited Liability Companies, including management structure and operational requirements

Articles of Incorporation: Company's founding document defining basic corporate structure, rights, and governance framework

Corporate Bylaws: Internal rules governing company operations, including board meeting procedures, voting requirements, and corporate governance

Board Committee Charters: Documents defining the roles, responsibilities, and operational procedures of board committees

Corporate Governance Guidelines: Company-specific policies outlining governance practices, board composition, and decision-making processes

Industry Regulations: Sector-specific requirements from regulatory bodies such as SEC, FINRA, or healthcare authorities affecting board decisions

Quorum Requirements: Minimum number of board members required to be present for valid decision-making

Voting Thresholds: Required majority or supermajority requirements for board approval of various types of decisions

Notice Requirements: Mandatory timeframes and methods for notifying board members of meetings and agenda items

Documentation Requirements: Legal obligations for recording, maintaining, and storing board meeting minutes and resolutions