Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Federal law governing sales (Article 2) and secured transactions (Article 9), fundamental for asset purchase transactions

Federal Antitrust Laws: Clayton Act and Sherman Act provisions that must be considered for substantial transactions to ensure compliance with competition regulations

Federal Securities Laws: Regulations governing the transfer of any securities or related financial instruments involved in the asset purchase

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax implications and requirements related to the asset purchase and transfer

State UCC Variations: State-specific versions and interpretations of the Uniform Commercial Code that may affect the transaction

State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation

State Property Transfer Laws: State-specific regulations governing the transfer of real and personal property

State Licensing Requirements: Specific licenses or permits required by state law for the transfer or operation of certain assets

Industry-Specific Regulations: Regulatory requirements specific to the industry sector of the assets being transferred

Environmental Regulations: Federal and state environmental laws affecting property transfers, especially for real estate assets

Employment Laws: Federal and state regulations governing employee rights and transfers in asset purchase situations

Intellectual Property Laws: Laws governing the transfer and assignment of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other IP assets

Bulk Sales Laws: State laws governing the sale of all or substantially all of a business's assets

Fraudulent Transfer Laws: Federal and state laws preventing transfers made to defraud creditors or made without reasonable consideration

Successor Liability Rules: Laws determining when an asset purchaser may be responsible for the seller's liabilities