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Federal Securities Act 1933: Primary federal legislation governing the initial offering and sale of securities, requiring registration and disclosure requirements for public offerings

Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law regulating secondary trading of securities and establishing the SEC, including ongoing reporting requirements

Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal law establishing enhanced corporate governance and financial disclosure standards for public companies

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation affecting corporate structure, distributions, and tax obligations

State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws governing corporate formation, operation, and dissolution, varying by jurisdiction

Delaware General Corporation Law: Comprehensive corporate law framework from Delaware, widely used as the preferred incorporation jurisdiction for US companies

Model Business Corporation Act: Standard set of corporate laws adopted (with modifications) by many US states as their corporation law framework

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

Corporate Governance Requirements: Regulations specifying board structure, meetings, voting procedures, and corporate officer duties

Shareholder Rights Provisions: Legal requirements regarding shareholder voting rights, meetings, information rights, and protective provisions

Director and Officer Responsibilities: Legal duties and obligations of corporate directors and officers, including fiduciary duties and standard of care

Capital Structure Requirements: Rules governing authorized shares, par value, stock classes, and capital maintenance requirements

Filing and Reporting Requirements: Mandatory corporate filings, annual reports, and disclosure requirements at both state and federal levels

Stock Transfer Restrictions: Rules governing limitations on stock transfers, right of first refusal, and other transfer control mechanisms

Pre-emptive Rights: Shareholders' rights to maintain their proportional ownership by participating in new stock issuances