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Securities Exchange Act: Federal law requiring compliance for publicly traded companies undergoing name changes, including necessary SEC filings and disclosures

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing the tax implications and reporting requirements associated with corporate name changes

Trademark Act (Lanham Act): Federal legislation protecting trademark rights and governing the use of business names and marks in commerce

State Corporation Laws: State-specific regulations governing corporate entities, including procedures and requirements for name changes

State LLC Acts: State-specific legislation governing Limited Liability Companies, including name change procedures if the entity is an LLC

Secretary of State Requirements: State-level filing and documentation requirements for business name changes, including necessary forms and fees

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted commercial laws affecting business transactions and contracts, including requirements for updating security interests

SEC Requirements: Regulatory requirements for public companies, including Form 8-K filings and other disclosure obligations related to name changes

Corporate Resolution Requirements: Legal documentation requirements for formal approval of the name change by the company's board of directors or appropriate governing body

DBA/Fictitious Name Regulations: Requirements for registering and updating 'doing business as' names or fictitious business names in relevant jurisdictions

Business License Requirements: Procedures for updating business licenses, permits, and registrations to reflect the new company name

Tax ID/EIN Considerations: Requirements for updating or maintaining tax identification numbers and employer identification numbers with relevant tax authorities