Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Primary commercial law framework including Article 2 (Sale of Goods), Article 2A (Leases), and Article 9 (Secured Transactions). Essential for governing commercial transactions and sales of goods.
Federal Antitrust and Trade Laws: Including Sherman Antitrust Act, Clayton Act, Robinson-Patman Act, Federal Trade Commission Act, and Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. These regulate competition, fair trade practices, and consumer protection.
State-Specific Contract Laws: Including state variations of UCC, contract formation rules, statute of frauds requirements, and state-specific warranty laws that may affect the agreement's enforceability.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements including FDA regulations, Consumer Product Safety regulations, EPA requirements, and industry quality standards applicable to the specific goods or services.
Data Protection and Privacy Laws: State and federal data privacy laws, cybersecurity requirements, and data protection standards that may apply to information shared between parties.
International Trade Laws: Import/Export regulations, customs requirements, international trade agreements, and sanctions compliance for cross-border supplier relationships.
Labor and Employment Laws: Fair Labor Standards Act, state labor laws, and worker classification requirements that may impact supplier operations and compliance.
Intellectual Property Laws: Patent, trademark, trade secret, and copyright laws protecting intellectual property rights and governing IP ownership and licensing in the supplier relationship.
ESG Regulations: Environmental compliance, sustainability requirements, and social responsibility standards that may affect supplier obligations and reporting.
Force Majeure Provisions: State-specific force majeure rules, pandemic-related provisions, and natural disaster considerations for managing unforeseen circumstances.
