Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Primary US commercial law governing sales of goods (Article 2) and leases (Article 2A). Essential for structuring the basic commercial terms of the agreement.
UN Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods (CISG): International treaty providing uniform rules for international sale of goods contracts. Automatically applies to international sales unless explicitly excluded.
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): US regulations controlling the export and re-export of commercial and dual-use items. Critical for ensuring compliance with US export controls.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): US regulations controlling the export and import of defense-related articles and services. Essential if dealing with military or defense items.
OFAC Regulations: US Treasury regulations governing trade sanctions and embargoes. Crucial for ensuring compliance with US trade restrictions and prohibited parties.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): US federal law prohibiting bribery of foreign officials. Essential for including anti-corruption compliance provisions.
Sherman Antitrust Act: Primary US federal antitrust law prohibiting anticompetitive conduct and monopolization. Important for ensuring agreement doesn't violate competition laws.
Federal Arbitration Act: US federal law governing arbitration procedures and enforcement of arbitration agreements. Key for dispute resolution provisions.
Patent Act: US federal law governing patents and related intellectual property rights. Important for IP provisions and technology transfer aspects.
State Data Protection Laws: Various state-specific laws governing data privacy and protection. Crucial for data handling and privacy provisions.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations: Federal environmental regulations affecting product specifications, packaging, and handling requirements.
Consumer Product Safety Commission Regulations: Federal safety standards for consumer products. Essential for product compliance and liability provisions.
Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR): US regulations governing the collection and reporting of export trade statistics. Important for compliance with export documentation requirements.
Anti-boycott Regulations: US laws prohibiting participation in unsanctioned foreign boycotts. Must be considered in international trade compliance provisions.
Trade Secrets Protection Laws: Federal and state laws protecting confidential business information. Critical for confidentiality and proprietary information provisions.
