Securities Act of 1933: Federal law that regulates the offering and sale of securities, requiring registration and disclosure of financial information to investors
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading of securities, establishing the SEC and regulating securities exchanges
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate accountability standards, particularly for public companies, including financial disclosure requirements and internal controls
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation affecting corporate structures, share transfers, and dividend distributions
Federal Antitrust Laws: Including Clayton Act and Sherman Act, governing competition and preventing monopolistic practices in corporate transactions
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operation, and shareholder rights (e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law)
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities to protect investors from fraudulent activities
SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory framework governing securities transactions, corporate reporting, and investor protection
Stock Exchange Rules: Specific regulations and requirements for companies listed or planning to list on stock exchanges
FINRA Regulations: Rules governing broker-dealers and securities firms that may affect shareholder agreements
Corporate Bylaws Compliance: Internal company rules and procedures that must be aligned with the shareholders agreement
State Contract Law: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions, including aspects of corporate dealings and securities
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts, including those involving share transfers, must be in writing to be enforceable
