IRS Regulations: Federal tax regulations governing independent contractor classification and relationships between companies
Federal Trade Secrets Act: Federal law protecting trade secrets and confidential business information
DMCA: Digital Millennium Copyright Act - Relevant if technology services or digital content are involved in the consulting relationship
Federal IP Laws: Federal intellectual property laws including patents, copyrights, and trademarks that may affect consulting deliverables
Antitrust Laws: Sherman Antitrust Act and Clayton Act governing competition and business relationships
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations regarding independent contractors and employment relationships
State Trade Secret Laws: State-specific protections for trade secrets and confidential information
Non-Compete Regulations: State-specific rules governing non-compete agreements and restrictions
Industry Compliance: Industry-specific regulatory requirements and professional licensing obligations
Data Protection Laws: Regulations governing data privacy and security, including industry-specific requirements
Sarbanes-Oxley: Corporate governance requirements if publicly traded companies are involved
GDPR Considerations: EU data protection requirements if handling European data or providing services to EU clients
Export Control: Regulations governing international service provision and cross-border business relationships
