Securities Act of 1933: Federal law that regulates securities and requires consideration if the revenue share arrangement could be classified as a security
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing securities trading and market regulations that may apply to revenue share structures
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing the tax implications and treatment of revenue sharing arrangements
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized set of business laws regulating commercial transactions across states
Anti-Trust Laws: Including Sherman Act and Clayton Act, these laws prevent anti-competitive business practices and monopolistic behavior
State Contract Laws: Specific state-level regulations governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Securities Regulations: State-specific securities laws (Blue Sky Laws) that may apply to revenue sharing arrangements
State Business and Commerce Codes: State-specific regulations governing business operations and commercial transactions
State Revenue and Tax Laws: State-specific tax implications and requirements for revenue sharing arrangements
State Unfair Competition Laws: State-specific regulations preventing unfair business practices and protecting competition
Uniform Partnership Act: Laws governing partnerships, relevant if the revenue share arrangement could be interpreted as creating a partnership
GAAP Compliance: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles that govern financial reporting and accounting standards
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific laws and regulations that may apply depending on the business industry
Consumer Protection Laws: Federal and state laws protecting consumer rights, if the arrangement affects consumer transactions
