Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing securities trading and establishing SEC oversight, requiring directors to comply with reporting obligations and insider trading regulations

Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Establishes requirements for corporate accountability, financial disclosure, and internal controls, with specific obligations for directors including certification of financial statements

Dodd-Frank Act: Provides regulations on executive compensation, corporate governance, and disclosure requirements, including say-on-pay provisions

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting director compensation, benefits, and tax implications of various forms of remuneration

ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act governing retirement benefits and pension plans that may be included in director compensation packages

State Corporate Laws: State-specific regulations governing corporate operations, director duties, and fiduciary responsibilities (varies by state of incorporation)

Stock Exchange Requirements: NYSE and NASDAQ listing requirements including corporate governance standards and director independence rules

SEC Regulations: Securities and Exchange Commission rules governing disclosure requirements, insider trading, and corporate governance for public companies

Equal Employment Laws: Federal anti-discrimination laws including ADEA, ADA, and EEO regulations applicable to director appointments and service

Section 409A: IRS regulations governing deferred compensation arrangements, crucial for structuring director compensation packages

Trade Secrets Protection Act: Federal law protecting confidential business information, relevant for confidentiality provisions in director agreements

State Non-Compete Laws: State-specific regulations governing the enforceability of non-compete clauses in director agreements