Securities Act of 1933: Federal law governing the initial offering and sale of securities, including registration requirements and anti-fraud provisions for private company shares
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and establishing the SEC, relevant for disclosure requirements and anti-fraud provisions
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Requires companies to file pre-merger notifications for certain acquisitions, enabling antitrust review
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation governing tax implications of share transfers, capital gains, and related transaction structures
Foreign Investment and National Security Act: Legislation governing foreign investments in US companies, including review requirements for national security concerns
State Corporate Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operation, and share transfers (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
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted standardized laws governing commercial transactions, including the transfer of securities
SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory framework governing private placements and securities transactions
FINRA Regulations: Rules governing broker-dealer involvement in securities transactions
FTC Requirements: Federal Trade Commission regulations regarding competition and antitrust considerations in share purchases
CFIUS Regulations: Committee on Foreign Investment in the US regulations for reviewing foreign investments in US companies
Corporate Governance Documents: Company-specific documents including Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and existing shareholder agreements that may affect share transfers
Employment Legislation: Laws governing employee rights and benefits that may be affected by change in ownership
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws protecting intellectual property rights that may be affected by the share purchase
Environmental Regulations: Environmental laws and regulations that may create liability or require compliance in connection with the share purchase
