Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing securities trading and public company requirements, crucial for publicly traded companies' board resolutions
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal legislation establishing enhanced corporate accountability standards and internal controls for public companies
Dodd-Frank Act: Federal law implementing financial reforms and corporate governance requirements affecting board decisions
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax legislation that must be considered for tax-related board resolutions and financial decisions
State Corporation Laws: State-specific laws (such as Delaware General Corporation Law) governing corporate operations and board actions
Stock Exchange Requirements: Listing requirements from exchanges like NYSE or NASDAQ that affect corporate governance and board decisions
SEC Regulations: Securities and Exchange Commission rules governing public company operations and board responsibilities
Articles of Incorporation: Company's founding document that establishes basic corporate governance rules and board authority
Corporate Bylaws: Internal rules governing company operations, including board meeting procedures and voting requirements
Industry Regulations: Sector-specific rules and requirements affecting board decisions in regulated industries like banking or healthcare
Record Keeping Requirements: Legal obligations for maintaining corporate records and board meeting minutes
Meeting Notice Requirements: Legal requirements for providing advance notice of board meetings and documentation
Quorum Requirements: Minimum number of directors required to be present for valid board actions
Voting Thresholds: Required majority or supermajority votes for different types of board actions
Fiduciary Duties: Legal obligations of directors to act in the best interest of the company and shareholders
Conflict of Interest Rules: Regulations governing disclosure and handling of directors' conflicts of interest in board decisions
