Federal Antitrust Laws: Key federal regulations including Sherman Antitrust Act, Clayton Act, Robinson-Patman Act, and Federal Trade Commission Act that govern anti-competitive behavior and fair trade practices
State-Specific Distribution Laws: State-level regulations including franchise laws, dealer protection laws, and state-specific antitrust regulations that affect distribution relationships
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized set of business laws regulating commercial transactions, particularly Article 2 (Sales) and Article 9 (Secured Transactions)
International Trade Laws: Regulations governing international commerce including Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
Intellectual Property Laws: Laws protecting intellectual property rights including trademark, copyright, patent laws, and trade secret protection measures
Contract Law Principles: Fundamental contract law concepts including state-specific contract laws, Statute of Frauds, and Parol Evidence Rule
Consumer Protection Laws: Federal and state consumer protection statutes, product liability laws, and warranty laws designed to protect end-users
Tax Considerations: State and federal tax implications, transfer pricing regulations, and sales tax obligations related to distribution arrangements
Employment Laws: Regulations governing employment relationships, including independent contractor vs. employee classification and state-specific employment regulations
Data Protection and Privacy Laws: State privacy laws, federal privacy regulations, and international data protection requirements such as GDPR compliance
