Securities Act of 1933: Federal law requiring registration of securities offerings and mandating disclosure requirements for public offerings

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading and establishing SEC oversight of securities markets

Rule 144: SEC rule providing safe harbor for private resale of securities, particularly regarding restrictions and holding periods

Regulation D: Set of SEC rules providing exemptions for private placement offerings, allowing companies to raise capital without full SEC registration

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

Delaware General Corporation Law: Comprehensive set of laws governing corporate affairs for Delaware corporations, often used as a model for corporate governance

UCC Article 8: Uniform Commercial Code article governing investment securities, including rules for transfer and ownership of securities

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws affecting stock sales, including capital gains treatment and reporting requirements

SEC Regulations: Various Securities and Exchange Commission rules governing securities transactions and reporting requirements

FINRA Requirements: Financial Industry Regulatory Authority rules governing broker-dealers and securities transactions

Corporate Bylaws Compliance: Internal company rules that may affect stock transfers, including restrictions and procedural requirements

Shareholder Agreements: Existing agreements between shareholders that may contain provisions affecting stock sales and transfers

State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation

Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts, including those for the sale of securities, must be in writing to be enforceable