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Outline
This outline focuses primarily on the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the regulations that have been promulgated under those statutes.
This outline is a general overview of many complex legal topics. It is not intended to be, nor is it, comprehensive in scope or substance. References within this outline are not all-inclusive.
This outline does not address the securities laws of the several states of the United States, generally referred to as state “blue sky laws.” State blue sky laws apply to offers and sales of securities within the respective states.
Applicable law
Detailed information
Overview and definitions
The Securities Act of 1933
Registration
Exemptions from registration
Antifraud provisions
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Registration requirements
Registration of Classes of Securities
Public Company reporting
Other selected areas governed by the Exchange Act
Exhibit A Securities Act Form Types For Foreign Private Issuers
Exhibit B Exempted Transactions
Exhibit C Regulation D Exemptions
Exhibit D Resale of Securities
Frequently asked questions
Useful links
This site has been prepared by:
John A. Burgess, Esq. or
Wendell C. Taylor, Esq. of
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
60 State Street Boston, Massachusetts 02109
Phone: +1 617 526 6418
Fax: +1 617 526 5000
E-mail:
john.burgess@wilmerhale.com
www.wilmerhale.com
November 2007 | 
