Federal Securities Laws: Core federal regulations including Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Investment Company Act of 1940, Regulation D (Rules 506(b) and 506(c)), and Rule 144 for restricted securities
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws covering registration requirements, disclosure obligations, and exemptions that vary by state
Corporate Law: State-specific corporation laws, particularly Delaware General Corporation Law if incorporated in Delaware, and relevant LLC laws if applicable
Tax Laws: Internal Revenue Code, state tax regulations, tax implications for different share classes, and tax treatment of stock options and convertible securities
Employment Laws: Regulations governing employee stock ownership provisions, stock option plans compliance, and ERISA considerations
Antitrust Laws: Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, Clayton Act, and Sherman Act provisions regarding competition and market concentration
Corporate Governance: Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Dodd-Frank Act provisions, and SEC regulations governing corporate behavior and reporting requirements
Contract Law: State-specific contract laws and Uniform Commercial Code provisions governing agreement enforcement and interpretation
Privacy Laws: Data protection requirements and information sharing restrictions applicable to corporate agreements and operations
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific compliance requirements and industry standards that may affect the agreement terms
Share Rights and Classes: Provisions defining different share classes, associated rights, preferences, and privileges
Voting Rights: Specifications for shareholder voting rights, procedures, and majority requirements
Board Composition: Rules governing board structure, appointment rights, and decision-making processes
Transfer Restrictions: Limitations and conditions on the transfer of shares, including right of first refusal and lock-up periods
Pre-emptive Rights: Rights of existing shareholders to maintain their ownership percentage in future share issuances
Tag-along and Drag-along Rights: Provisions allowing minority shareholders to join in sales (tag-along) and majority shareholders to force participation in sales (drag-along)
Anti-dilution Provisions: Protections for investors against dilution from future rounds of financing at lower valuations
Information Rights: Requirements for providing financial and operational information to shareholders
Exit Provisions: Terms governing company sale, IPO, or other liquidity events
Dispute Resolution: Mechanisms for resolving conflicts between shareholders, including mediation and arbitration procedures
