Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing securities trading and public company requirements, crucial for publicly traded companies' board resolutions

Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal legislation establishing enhanced corporate accountability standards and internal controls for public companies

Dodd-Frank Act: Federal law implementing financial reforms and corporate governance requirements affecting board decisions

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation that must be considered for tax-related board resolutions and financial decisions

State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws (such as Delaware General Corporation Law) governing corporate operations and board actions

Stock Exchange Requirements: Listing requirements from exchanges like NYSE or NASDAQ that affect corporate governance and board decisions

SEC Regulations: Securities and Exchange Commission rules governing public company operations and board responsibilities

Articles of Incorporation: Company's founding document that establishes basic corporate governance rules and board authority

Corporate Bylaws: Internal rules governing company operations, including board meeting procedures and voting requirements

Industry Regulations: Sector-specific rules and requirements affecting board decisions in regulated industries like banking or healthcare

Record Keeping Requirements: Legal obligations for maintaining corporate records and board meeting minutes

Meeting Notice Requirements: Legal requirements for providing advance notice of board meetings and documentation

Quorum Requirements: Minimum number of directors required to be present for valid board actions

Voting Thresholds: Required majority or supermajority votes for different types of board actions

Fiduciary Duties: Legal obligations of directors to act in the best interest of the company and shareholders

Conflict of Interest Rules: Regulations governing disclosure and handling of directors' conflicts of interest in board decisions