Securities Act 1933: Federal law regulating the offering and sale of securities, including requirements for registration and disclosure of new share issuances

Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading and ongoing reporting requirements for publicly traded companies

Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate governance and reporting standards for public companies, including requirements related to share issuances

SEC Rules and Regulations: Detailed regulatory requirements issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission governing securities issuances and trading

State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws (such as Delaware General Corporation Law) governing corporate formation, operation, and share issuance requirements

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

Articles of Incorporation: Company's foundational document specifying authorized share capital and classes of shares that may be issued

Company Bylaws: Internal rules governing company operations, including procedures for share issuance and transfer

Shareholder Agreements: Existing agreements between shareholders that may contain provisions affecting new share issuances, such as pre-emptive rights

Stock Option Plans: Existing equity compensation arrangements that may affect or be affected by new share issuances