Federal Independent Contractor Classification: IRS guidelines for properly classifying independent contractors vs employees, including control factors and tax implications
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for employment relationships, though primarily focused on employees, relevant for contractor classification
FTC Regulations: Federal Trade Commission regulations governing advertising, marketing practices, and consumer protection
CAN-SPAM Act: Federal law governing commercial email practices and digital marketing requirements
Federal Copyright Laws: Laws protecting original works of authorship, including marketing materials and content creation
Federal Trademark Laws: Laws protecting brands, logos, and other marketing identifiers
State Labor Laws: Varying state-specific regulations regarding worker classification, compensation, and employment relationships
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Non-Compete Regulations: State-specific rules governing the enforceability and scope of non-compete agreements
Privacy Laws: Including CCPA, state privacy laws, and GDPR considerations for handling consumer data in marketing activities
Truth in Advertising Laws: Federal and state regulations requiring truthful and non-deceptive advertising practices
Social Media Regulations: Platform-specific rules and FTC guidelines for social media marketing and disclosures
Work for Hire Provisions: Copyright law provisions governing ownership of works created during the consulting relationship
Professional Liability Requirements: Insurance and indemnification requirements for marketing consultants
