First Amendment Rights: Constitutional protections for freedom of expression that must be considered when drafting consent agreements, particularly for media and publicity releases
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - crucial if the consent agreement involves any medical information or health data
Copyright Act: Federal law protecting intellectual property rights, relevant when the agreement involves creative works, photographs, or other copyrightable material
FTC Regulations: Federal Trade Commission regulations governing commercial uses and consumer protection in consent agreements
COPPA: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act - mandatory consideration if the consent agreement involves minors under 13 years of age
State Privacy Laws: Varying state-specific regulations governing individual privacy rights and data protection
Right of Publicity Laws: State-specific laws governing the use of an individual's name, image, and likeness
State Consent Requirements: Specific state regulations regarding what constitutes valid consent and any formal requirements for consent agreements
Contract Capacity Laws: Legal requirements regarding parties' capacity to enter into binding agreements, including age and mental competency considerations
Consideration Doctrine: Contract law principle requiring exchange of value for agreement validity
Unconscionability Doctrine: Legal principle preventing enforcement of grossly unfair or one-sided agreements
Duress and Coercion Laws: Legal protections against agreements made under threat or undue pressure
Media Rights Laws: Regulations governing the use and distribution of media content and recordings
Data Protection Laws: Federal and state regulations governing the collection, use, and storage of personal information
Liability Waiver Requirements: Legal standards for valid liability releases and limitations on waiver scope
