Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: Key rules including Rule 41 (Dismissal of Actions), Rule 23 (class action settlements), and Rule 65 (injunctive relief) that govern federal civil procedure and settlement processes
Constitutional Requirements: Fundamental requirements including Article III standing and Due Process considerations that must be addressed in federal settlements
Federal Statutes: Relevant federal laws such as False Claims Act, Title VII, Anti-Trust Laws, and Securities Laws that may apply depending on the subject matter of the settlement
Administrative Requirements: Federal agency regulations, Executive Orders, and Federal Register requirements that may affect the settlement terms and implementation
Settlement-Specific Laws: Local court rules, circuit-specific requirements, and Alternative Dispute Resolution laws that govern settlement procedures
Enforcement Considerations: Provisions related to jurisdiction retention, federal court enforcement authority, and statute of limitations that ensure settlement enforceability
Tax Implications: IRS regulations, tax reporting requirements, and treatment of settlement payments that affect the financial aspects of the settlement
Confidentiality Laws: Freedom of Information Act implications, privacy laws, and trade secret protections that govern information disclosure and confidentiality
State Law Considerations: State law claims, choice of law provisions, and state-specific settlement requirements that may interact with federal settlement terms
