Federal Contract Law: Basic principles of contract law that govern formation, performance, and enforcement of contracts at the federal level
Employment Classification Laws: Federal and state laws determining independent contractor vs. employee status, including IRS guidelines and FLSA requirements
Intellectual Property Protection: Federal laws governing patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and other IP rights in engineering context
Professional Engineering Laws: Federal and state regulations governing engineering practice, including licensing and professional standards
State Engineering Practice Acts: State-specific laws regulating engineering practice, including requirements for professional engineering services
Professional Licensing Requirements: State board requirements for maintaining professional engineering licenses and certifications
State-Specific Contract Laws: Contract laws that vary by state, including enforcement, interpretation, and remedies
Professional Engineering Ethics: Ethical standards and codes of conduct established by professional engineering organizations
Industry Standards: Technical standards and specifications from organizations like ASME, IEEE, and other industry bodies
Professional Liability Laws: Laws governing professional negligence, errors and omissions, and liability insurance requirements
Workers' Compensation: State laws regarding workplace injury coverage and insurance requirements for consultants
Safety Regulations: OSHA and state-specific safety requirements applicable to engineering consulting work
Environmental Regulations: Federal and state environmental protection laws affecting engineering projects and consulting work
Trade Secret Protection: Laws protecting confidential business information and trade secrets, including the Uniform Trade Secrets Act
Data Privacy Laws: Federal and state regulations governing the protection and handling of sensitive data
