Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Primary regulation for federal government procurement, establishing uniform policies and procedures for acquisition by executive agencies
Contract Disputes Act: Establishes procedures for resolving disputes between contractors and federal government agencies
Procurement Integrity Act: Prohibits disclosure of source selection and contractor bid or proposal information, regulating procurement integrity
Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA): Requires contractors to submit certified cost or pricing data for government contracts above certain thresholds
Anti-Kickback Act: Prohibits contractors from providing or accepting compensation to improperly obtain or reward favorable treatment
False Claims Act: Imposes liability on persons/companies who defraud governmental programs, including false claims in government contracts
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardizes business laws across states, particularly regarding sales and commercial transactions
HIPAA: Establishes standards for protecting sensitive patient health information in healthcare-related contracts
Dodd-Frank Act: Provides financial regulation and consumer protection rules affecting financial services contracts
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS): Supplements FAR for Department of Defense procurement contracts
Construction Industry Payment Protection Act: Ensures proper payment protection for construction contractors and subcontractors
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): Enhances privacy rights and consumer protection for California residents, affecting data-related contracts
Fair Labor Standards Act: Sets standards for wages and overtime pay, affecting employment-related contract terms
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Requirements: Establishes environmental standards and regulations that must be considered in relevant contracts
Patent Act: Governs patent rights and intellectual property protection in contractual relationships
Copyright Act: Protects original works of authorship and their use in contractual agreements
Trade Secrets Protection Act: Provides legal framework for protecting confidential business information in contracts
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Sets requirements for financial transparency and corporate governance in business contracts
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP): Establishes accounting standards that must be followed in financial aspects of contracts
