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Securities Exchange Act: Federal law governing securities transactions, required for consideration if the asset purchase involves any securities or publicly traded companies

Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Antitrust legislation requiring review and reporting of large transactions to prevent monopolistic practices

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting the structure, taxation, and reporting requirements of the asset purchase

Federal Intellectual Property Laws: Including Patent Act, Copyright Act, and Lanham Act (trademarks) - crucial when the purchased assets include intellectual property

WARN Act: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act - requires advance notification of significant employment changes in certain business transactions

ERISA: Employee Retirement Income Security Act - governs employee benefits and pension plans that may be affected by the asset purchase

COBRA: Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act - ensures continuation of health coverage for employees affected by the transaction

CERCLA: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act - addresses environmental liabilities and cleanup responsibilities

RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act - governs proper management and disposal of hazardous waste and materials

State Corporate Laws: State-specific regulations governing corporate transactions and business operations within the state

State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation

State Bulk Sales Laws: State regulations governing the sale of substantial portions of business assets to protect creditors

Uniform Commercial Code: Particularly Articles 2 (Sale of Goods) and 9 (Secured Transactions) - governing commercial transactions and security interests in personal property

Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements including necessary licenses, permits, and regulatory approvals (e.g., FCC, FDA) for the particular industry involved