Securities Exchange Act: Federal law governing securities transactions, relevant for larger business asset purchases that may involve securities or reporting requirements

Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act: Federal antitrust legislation requiring review of large transactions meeting certain size thresholds to prevent monopolistic practices

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing the tax implications and treatment of business asset purchases

Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted uniform law governing commercial transactions, particularly Article 2 (Sale of Goods) and Article 9 (Secured Transactions)

WARN Act: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requiring advance notice of significant employment changes in certain business transactions

Federal Bulk Sales Laws: Regulations governing the sale of business assets in bulk to protect creditors and ensure proper notification

Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing standards for wages, overtime pay, and working conditions that must be considered in employee transfers

ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act governing employee benefits and pension plans in business transfers

COBRA: Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act requirements for continuing health coverage during business transitions

Immigration Laws: Federal regulations concerning employment of foreign workers that may be affected by the business asset purchase

Patent Act: Federal law governing the protection and transfer of patent rights in business asset purchases

Copyright Act: Federal law protecting creative works and their transfer in business asset transactions

Trademark Act: Lanham Act governing the protection and transfer of trademarks and brand assets

Trade Secrets Protection Acts: Federal and state laws protecting confidential business information during asset transfers

State Corporate Laws: State-specific regulations governing corporate transactions and asset transfers

State Bulk Sales Laws: State-specific requirements for bulk asset sales and creditor protection

State Tax Regulations: State-specific tax implications and requirements for business asset transfers

State Environmental Regulations: State-specific environmental compliance requirements affecting asset transfers

State Licensing Requirements: State-specific permits and licenses needed for business operations and their transfer

State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations governing employee rights and obligations in business transfers

State Fraudulent Transfer Laws: State-specific regulations preventing fraudulent transfers of assets to protect creditors