Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Primary legislation governing commercial transactions in the U.S., particularly Article 2 (Sale of Goods) and Article 9 (Secured Transactions)
State-Specific Commercial Laws: Variations of UCC adopted by different states along with state-specific contract laws and regulations
Federal Trade Regulations: Including Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations and consumer protection laws where applicable
Tax Laws: Internal Revenue Code provisions, state and local tax regulations, and sales tax considerations
Antitrust Laws: Including Sherman Act, Clayton Act, and Federal Trade Commission Act to ensure compliance with competition laws
Product-Specific Regulations: Including FDA regulations, Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations depending on inventory type
Contract Law Principles: Common law contract principles and Statute of Frauds requirements governing general contract formation and enforcement
Bankruptcy Code: Provisions affecting seller/buyer rights and security interest considerations in case of bankruptcy
Export/Import Laws: Export Administration Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and customs regulations for international transactions
Environmental Laws: Storage, disposal, and transportation requirements for inventory items subject to environmental regulations
