Securities Act 1933: Federal law requiring registration of securities offerings and establishing anti-fraud provisions for securities transactions

Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading and establishing SEC oversight

Regulation D: SEC rules providing exemptions from registration requirements, particularly Rules 504, 506(b), and 506(c) for private offerings

JOBS Act: Legislation easing securities regulations for small businesses, including crowdfunding provisions

Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws governing registration and disclosure requirements at the state level

Delaware General Corporation Law: Primary corporate law framework if company is Delaware-incorporated, governing corporate structure and shareholder rights

IRC Section 83: Tax code section governing taxation of property transferred in connection with performance of services, including equity compensation

IRC Section 409A: Tax code section regulating deferred compensation arrangements, including certain equity awards

IRC Section 422: Tax code section governing Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) and their tax treatment

Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing wage, hour, and employment standards that may affect equity compensation arrangements

SEC Disclosure Requirements: Regulations governing what information must be provided to investors in securities offerings

Shareholder Rights Provisions: Legal framework governing voting rights, information rights, tag-along/drag-along rights, and first refusal rights

Corporate Governance Requirements: Legal requirements for board and shareholder approvals, corporate filings, and governance procedures