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Securities Act of 1933: Federal law that regulates the offering and sale of securities, requiring registration unless an exemption applies. Key for convertible equity as it governs initial issuance.

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading and establishing SEC oversight. Relevant for future trading restrictions and reporting requirements.

Regulation D: SEC rules providing exemptions from registration requirements, particularly Rules 506(b) and 506(c) for private placements to accredited investors.

Rule 144: SEC rule governing resale restrictions on securities, important for transfer limitations in convertible equity agreements.

Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws that may require registration or exemption at the state level, with varying requirements by jurisdiction.

Delaware General Corporation Law: Primary corporate law framework if company is Delaware-incorporated, governing corporate structure and stockholder rights.

IRC Section 409A: Internal Revenue Code section regulating deferred compensation, including equity compensation, with implications for valuation and timing of conversions.

Investment Company Act: Federal law that may affect structure of investment if company could be deemed an investment company.

JOBS Act: Legislation affecting private placement rules, including crowdfunding provisions and general solicitation regulations.

SEC Disclosure Requirements: Regulations governing what information must be provided to investors, including financial and risk disclosures.

Integration Rules: SEC guidelines determining when multiple offerings must be treated as a single offering for regulatory purposes.

State Corporate Laws: Local corporate governance requirements specific to the state of incorporation, affecting corporate authority and stockholder rights.