McCarran-Ferguson Act: Federal law that confirms states have primary authority to regulate the insurance industry, must be considered for insurance-related aspects of the indemnity agreement
Federal Arbitration Act: Federal law governing arbitration provisions in contracts, relevant if including dispute resolution mechanisms in the agreement
Dodd-Frank Act: Federal legislation that may apply if the indemnity agreement involves financial institutions or financial services
State Insurance Laws: State-specific regulations governing insurance and indemnification, varying by jurisdiction
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Common Law Principles: Legal principles developed through court decisions, including contract formation, enforceability, and interpretation standards
Contra Proferentem: Legal doctrine stating that ambiguous contract terms should be interpreted against the drafter
Reasonable Expectations Doctrine: Legal principle that contract terms should be interpreted as a reasonable person would understand them
Good Faith and Fair Dealing: Implied covenant in all contracts requiring parties to act honestly and fairly in contract performance
Anti-Indemnity Statutes: State-specific laws that may limit or void certain types of indemnification provisions
State Filing Requirements: Regulatory requirements for filing or registering certain types of indemnity agreements with state authorities
Industry-Specific Regulations: Regulations specific to particular industries that may affect the terms and enforcement of indemnity agreements
