Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Primary federal securities laws governing registration requirements, exemptions, and ongoing reporting obligations for securities offerings. Includes Regulation D for private placement exemptions and Rule 144 for resale restrictions.

State Securities Laws (Blue Sky Laws): State-specific regulations governing securities offerings, including registration requirements, disclosure obligations, and exemptions that vary by jurisdiction.

Trust Indenture Act of 1939: Federal law governing bond indentures, trustee obligations and qualifications, and bondholder rights and protections in debt securities offerings.

Investment Company Act of 1940: Federal legislation that may apply depending on the issuer's status, regulating investment companies and their activities.

State Corporate Law: State-specific corporate laws (e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law) governing authorization for issuance of convertible securities, board and shareholder approval requirements.

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws affecting debt instruments, including Original Issue Discount (OID) rules and tax treatment of conversion features.

Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted uniform laws, particularly Articles 8 (Investment Securities) and 9 (Secured Transactions), governing securities and secured transactions.

Exchange Rules: Rules and regulations of securities exchanges that apply to listed companies issuing convertible securities.

Dodd-Frank Act: Federal legislation enacted in response to the 2008 financial crisis, containing provisions affecting securities offerings and financial instruments.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Federal law establishing corporate governance and financial reporting requirements for public companies.