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Securities Act of 1933: Primary federal law governing the issuance of securities, requiring registration and disclosure of securities offerings unless an exemption applies

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law regulating secondary market trading of securities, establishing SEC oversight and requiring periodic reporting for public companies

Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities regulations that govern securities offerings and transactions within each state's jurisdiction

Delaware General Corporation Law: Comprehensive state corporate law framework often used as a model, governing corporate formation, operation, and shareholder rights

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting stock issuance, transfers, and related tax implications for both companies and shareholders

Corporate Governance Documents: Company-specific documents including Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and shareholder agreements that govern share issuance and transfers

Stock Exchange Rules: Specific requirements set by exchanges like NYSE and NASDAQ governing listed companies' securities and reporting obligations

UCC Article 8: Uniform Commercial Code provisions specifically governing investment securities, their issuance, and transfer

UCC Article 9: Uniform Commercial Code provisions covering secured transactions, including security interests in shares

SEC Rules and Regulations: Detailed regulatory framework implementing federal securities laws, including disclosure requirements and trading rules

Regulation D: SEC rules providing exemptions from registration requirements for private placement offerings