Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing registration and disclosure requirements for securities offerings, including preferred stock issuances

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law establishing ongoing reporting requirements for publicly traded companies and regulating securities trading

Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal legislation establishing enhanced corporate governance standards and financial disclosure requirements

Dodd-Frank Act: Comprehensive financial reform legislation affecting corporate governance and investor protection

State Corporate Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation and operation (e.g., Delaware General Corporation Law)

Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities within each state

SEC Regulations: Rules and requirements established by the Securities and Exchange Commission for securities offerings and trading

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws affecting the treatment of preferred stock, dividends, and related transactions

Dividend Rights: Legal provisions governing the payment and priority of dividends to preferred stockholders

Liquidation Preferences: Rights determining the order and amount of payment to preferred stockholders in case of company liquidation

Conversion Rights: Terms governing the ability to convert preferred stock into common stock

Anti-dilution Provisions: Protections for preferred stockholders against dilution from future stock issuances

Registration Rights: Rights allowing preferred stockholders to require the company to register their shares for public trading

Protective Provisions: Special voting rights protecting preferred stockholders from adverse corporate actions

Transfer Restrictions: Limitations on the ability to transfer preferred stock to third parties