Federal Securities Laws: Primary federal regulations including Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Trust Indenture Act of 1939, Investment Company Act of 1940, and Investment Advisers Act of 1940. These laws establish the fundamental framework for securities regulation in the US.

Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws that include registration requirements, disclosure requirements, and exemptions that vary by state jurisdiction.

SEC Rules and Regulations: Specific SEC rules including Regulation D (private placement rules), Rule 144A (qualified institutional buyers), and Regulation S (offshore offerings).

Municipal Securities Regulations: Regulations specific to municipal bonds, including Securities Exchange Act Rule 15c2-12, MSRB Rules, and relevant Dodd-Frank Act provisions.

Tax Laws: Internal Revenue Code provisions covering tax-exempt bonds, taxable bonds, original issue discount, market discount, and FATCA compliance requirements.

Banking Regulations: Federal Reserve regulations, OCC regulations for national banks, and applicable state banking laws that affect bond transactions.

Consumer Protection Laws: Consumer protection framework including the Truth in Lending Act and state consumer protection statutes that may affect retail bond offerings.

Anti-Fraud Provisions: SEC Rule 10b-5 and state anti-fraud provisions designed to prevent fraudulent practices in securities transactions.

FINRA Rules: Regulations set by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority that apply when broker-dealers are involved in bond transactions.

Bankruptcy Code: Federal bankruptcy law provisions that affect bondholders' rights and priorities in the event of issuer bankruptcy.