State Contract Laws: Individual state laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation that vary by jurisdiction
Deed Execution Requirements: State-specific requirements for proper execution of deeds, including witnessing and notarization standards
Statutes of Limitations: State-specific time limits within which legal actions must be commenced
ADEA Compliance: Age Discrimination in Employment Act requirements if the waiver relates to employment matters
FLSA Compliance: Fair Labor Standards Act considerations for any wage-related waivers
Title VII Compliance: Civil Rights Act Title VII requirements for employment-related waivers involving discrimination claims
ADA Compliance: Americans with Disabilities Act considerations for disability-related waivers
Doctrine of Consideration: Legal principle requiring exchange of value for the waiver to be valid
Capacity Requirements: Legal requirements ensuring all parties have the mental and legal capacity to enter into the agreement
Unconscionability Review: Assessment of whether the waiver terms are grossly unfair or one-sided
Duress Considerations: Evaluation of whether the waiver was obtained through improper pressure or coercion
Known vs Unknown Claims: Specification of whether the waiver covers both known and unknown claims
Third-Party Rights: Consideration of how the waiver affects the rights of third parties not directly party to the agreement
Severability Provisions: Requirements for provisions that maintain partial validity if other parts are found unenforceable
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain types of contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
Recording Requirements: Any applicable requirements for recording the deed with local government offices
