Federal Securities Laws: Key federal regulations including Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Investment Company Act of 1940, Regulation D (for private placements), and Regulation A+ (for certain exempt offerings)

State Securities Laws (Blue Sky Laws): State-specific registration and disclosure requirements that govern securities offerings within individual states

Banking and Financial Regulations: Includes Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements, and Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

Tax Laws: Internal Revenue Code, state tax regulations, and tax implications of different funding structures that need to be considered in the agreement

Contract Law: Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), state-specific contract laws, and Statute of Frauds requirements that govern contract formation and enforcement

Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized regulations, licensing requirements, and compliance standards specific to particular industries (e.g., healthcare, technology, real estate)

International Funding Regulations: FIRPTA, CFIUS regulations, and international banking regulations applicable when dealing with foreign funding sources

Consumer Protection Laws: Federal Trade Commission Act and state consumer protection laws that ensure fair business practices and consumer rights

Bankruptcy Laws: U.S. Bankruptcy Code provisions related to default scenarios and security arrangements in funding agreements

Corporate Law: State corporation laws and corporate governance requirements that affect company's ability to enter into funding agreements