Securities Act of 1933: Federal law requiring registration of securities offerings and detailed disclosure requirements for public offerings, including exemptions for private placements commonly used in investment partnerships

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing securities trading, broker-dealers, and establishing the SEC, relevant for partnership interests that may be treated as securities

Investment Company Act of 1940: Federal law regulating investment companies and funds, including exemptions that investment partnerships typically rely on

Investment Advisers Act of 1940: Federal law governing investment advisers, including registration requirements and fiduciary duties applicable to partnership managers

Dodd-Frank Act: Comprehensive financial reform legislation affecting investment partnerships, including registration requirements and reporting obligations

JOBS Act: Legislation affecting private fund raising and general solicitation rules for investment partnerships

Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws requiring registration or exemption for offering partnership interests within each state

Uniform Partnership Act: State law framework governing partnership formation, operation, and dissolution, as adopted by individual states

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws, particularly Subchapter K governing partnership taxation and profit/loss allocation

FATCA: Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act requirements for reporting and due diligence on foreign investors

SEC Regulations: Detailed rules and regulations implementing federal securities laws, including specific requirements for investment partnerships

AML Regulations: Anti-Money Laundering requirements including customer identification, transaction monitoring, and reporting obligations

KYC Requirements: Know Your Customer due diligence requirements for verifying investor identity and suitability

ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act regulations affecting partnerships accepting pension fund investments

Accredited Investor Rules: SEC definitions and requirements for qualified investors eligible to participate in private investment partnerships