Securities Act 1933: Federal law governing securities offerings and registration requirements, particularly relevant if the partnership interest might be considered a security

Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and establishing SEC oversight, applicable to partnership interests that qualify as securities

Investment Company Act 1940: Federal law regulating investment companies and funds, may be relevant depending on the partnership's investment activities

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations specifically dealing with partnership taxation rules, income allocation, and tax liability distribution

Uniform Partnership Act (UPA): State-level legislation providing framework for partnership formation and operation, adopted by many states

Revised Uniform Partnership Act (RUPA): Updated version of UPA adopted by many states, providing modern framework for partnership governance

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

SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory requirements regarding private placements, securities registration exemptions, and disclosure requirements

Limited Liability Protection: Legal framework ensuring silent partner's protection from partnership liabilities beyond their investment

Fiduciary Duty Laws: Legal obligations regarding duty of care, loyalty, and good faith between partners and to the partnership

Partnership Tax Regulations: IRS rules specifically governing partnership taxation, including income allocation and distribution requirements

State Business Codes: State-specific laws governing business formation, operation, and dissolution