Federal Antitrust Laws: Key federal regulations including Sherman Antitrust Act, Clayton Act, Robinson-Patman Act, and Federal Trade Commission Act that govern competition and prevent monopolistic practices in distribution agreements
State Distribution Laws: State-specific regulations including franchise laws, dealer protection laws, and state unfair trade practices acts that regulate distribution relationships
Uniform Commercial Code: Particularly Article 2 (Sale of Goods) and Article 2A (Leases) which provide framework for commercial transactions and distribution of goods
Intellectual Property Laws: Including Trademark Act (Lanham Act), Copyright Act, patent laws, and trade secret protection laws that govern IP rights in distribution relationships
Contract Law: State contract laws, Statute of Frauds requirements, and common law principles that govern formation and enforcement of distribution agreements
Import/Export Regulations: Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and customs regulations governing international distribution
Consumer Protection Laws: Federal and state consumer protection statutes, product liability laws, and product safety regulations that affect distribution relationships
Data Protection and Privacy Laws: State privacy laws, federal privacy regulations, and data security requirements affecting information handling in distribution relationships
Tax Considerations: Internal Revenue Code, state tax laws, and transfer pricing regulations that impact financial aspects of distribution agreements
Employment Laws: Fair Labor Standards Act, state employment laws, and independent contractor regulations that may affect distribution relationship structure
