Federal Agency Law: Core principles governing agency relationships at the federal level, including authority, duties, and responsibilities of agents
Interstate Commerce Laws: Regulations governing business conducted across state lines, including interstate agency relationships
Federal Antitrust Laws: Sherman Act and Clayton Act provisions preventing anti-competitive practices in agency relationships
Federal Trade Commission Act: Regulations preventing unfair competition and deceptive practices in commerce, including agency relationships
Robinson-Patman Act: Laws governing price discrimination in commercial transactions between agents and principals
State Agency Laws: State-specific regulations governing agency relationships and commercial representation
State Contract Laws: State-specific rules governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
State Commercial Codes: State-adopted versions of the Uniform Commercial Code governing commercial transactions
State Franchise Laws: Regulations distinguishing agency relationships from franchise arrangements to avoid misclassification
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing standards for employment relationships, crucial for proper independent contractor classification
IRS Guidelines: Federal tax guidelines distinguishing between independent contractors and employees
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized rules for specific sectors like securities, insurance, or real estate agency
Termination Laws: State and federal requirements governing contract termination, notice periods, and post-termination obligations
CISG: Convention on International Sale of Goods - international treaty governing cross-border commercial transactions
FCPA: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - U.S. federal law prohibiting bribery of foreign officials in international business
