Securities Act of 1933: Primary federal law governing the initial offering and sale of securities, requiring registration unless an exemption applies

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and establishing the SEC

Regulation D: SEC rules providing exemptions from securities registration requirements, particularly Rules 506(b) and 506(c) for private placements

Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws governing the offering and sale of securities within each state's jurisdiction

Delaware General Corporation Law: Comprehensive set of laws governing corporate affairs in Delaware, often used as the primary jurisdiction for incorporation

Internal Revenue Code Section 409A: Tax regulations governing deferred compensation and equity valuations, crucial for determining conversion prices

ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act governing employee benefit plans and related equity compensation matters

E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring the legal validity of electronic signatures and records in interstate commerce

UETA: Uniform Electronic Transactions Act providing consistent state-level rules for electronic signatures and records

Investment Company Act of 1940: Federal law regulating investment companies and ensuring proper exemption status for certain investment vehicles