Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Primary federal law governing commercial transactions, particularly Article 2 on Sales which regulates the sale of goods
Antitrust Laws: Sherman Act, Clayton Act, and Federal Trade Commission Act which regulate exclusive dealing arrangements and prevent anti-competitive practices
Federal Trade Secrets Protection: Defend Trade Secrets Act and related legislation protecting confidential business information and manufacturing processes
Intellectual Property Laws: Patent Act, Copyright Act, and Trademark Act (Lanham Act) protecting innovations, creative works, and brand identities in manufacturing
Environmental Regulations: EPA regulations, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act governing manufacturing environmental compliance
Safety and Quality Standards: OSHA regulations, Consumer Product Safety Act, FDA regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements ensuring product and workplace safety
Labor Laws: Fair Labor Standards Act, National Labor Relations Act, and state-specific labor laws governing employment in manufacturing operations
State Contract Laws: State-specific contract laws, common law principles of contract formation, and Statute of Frauds requirements for enforceability
International Trade Regulations: Import/Export regulations, customs requirements, international trade agreements, and INCOTERMS for cross-border manufacturing and supply
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized regulations depending on product type (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food products) affecting manufacturing requirements
