Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Primary governing framework for commercial transactions in the US, particularly Article 2 (Sale of Goods) and Article 9 (Secured Transactions). Critical for terms of sale, delivery, warranties, and remedies.
Sherman Antitrust Act and Clayton Act: Federal antitrust laws governing competition and pricing issues in supply agreements to prevent monopolistic practices and unfair competition.
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices, affecting terms and representations in supply agreements.
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing warranties on consumer products, specifying requirements for warranty terms and disclosures.
Robinson-Patman Act: Federal law prohibiting price discrimination between different purchasers of comparable goods.
State-Specific Contract Laws: Various state-level contract laws including state UCC variations, contract formation rules, and warranty laws that may affect the agreement.
CISG: United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, applicable to international supply agreements unless explicitly excluded.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulations such as FDA rules, CPSC regulations, and EPA requirements that may apply depending on the goods being supplied.
Force Majeure Provisions: Legal provisions addressing unforeseeable circumstances preventing contract fulfillment, particularly important post-COVID.
Data Protection Laws: Privacy and data protection regulations that may affect information sharing and confidentiality provisions in the agreement.
