Securities Act of 1933: Federal law that regulates the initial offering and sale of securities, requiring registration and disclosure of financial information

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary trading of securities and establishing the SEC

Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law establishing enhanced standards for public company boards, management, and accounting firms

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation affecting corporate structure and operations

State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing formation and operation of corporations within each state

State Business Corporation Act: State-level legislation providing framework for corporate formation and governance

State Limited Liability Company Act: State-level legislation governing formation and operation of LLCs

Blue Sky Laws: State securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraud

Delaware General Corporation Law: Comprehensive and flexible corporate law framework used by many U.S. corporations

Model Business Corporation Act: Standard set of laws governing corporations, adopted wholly or partially by many states

SEC Regulations: Federal regulations governing public companies and securities markets

Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules and requirements depending on company's business area

Stock Exchange Requirements: Rules and standards set by stock exchanges for listed companies

Corporate Governance Requirements: Rules and principles defining rights, responsibilities, and relationships between corporate stakeholders

Shareholder Rights Provisions: Legal framework protecting shareholder interests and defining their rights in corporate governance