Securities Exchange Act: Federal law that needs to be considered if the joint venture is publicly traded, governing securities transactions and reporting requirements

Sherman Antitrust Act and Clayton Act: Federal antitrust laws that must be considered for potential competition implications of the joint venture termination

Federal Tax Code: IRS regulations regarding the dissolution of business entities and tax implications of asset distribution

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Federal law that must be considered if the joint venture has international operations

State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate entities and their dissolution requirements

State Partnership Laws: State-specific regulations governing partnership arrangements and their termination

State Limited Liability Company Acts: State-specific legislation governing LLCs and their dissolution procedures

State Business Dissolution Requirements: Specific state requirements for formally dissolving business entities

State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and termination

Original Joint Venture Agreement: The foundational contract document containing termination clauses, buy-out provisions, and asset distribution procedures

Employment Laws: Federal and state laws governing employee rights and obligations during business dissolution

Intellectual Property Rights: Laws governing the distribution and protection of IP assets during joint venture termination

Environmental Regulations: Federal and state environmental laws that may apply to the termination, especially if the JV involves regulated activities

Outstanding Contractual Obligations: Review of existing contracts and obligations that need to be addressed in the termination process

Debt and Liability Allocation: Legal framework for distributing debts and ongoing liabilities between parties during dissolution