Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Primary law governing sales of goods and commercial transactions, particularly Article 2 which deals with sale of goods. Essential for procurement contract formation, terms, and remedies.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Comprehensive set of rules governing federal government procurement processes and contracts. Relevant if any government procurement is involved.
Antitrust Laws: Sherman Act and Clayton Act governing competition and monopoly prevention, ensuring fair market practices in procurement relationships.
Robinson-Patman Act: Prohibits price discrimination between different purchasers of comparable goods, crucial for establishing pricing terms in procurement agreements.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and capacity, forming the basis of contract formation and enforcement.
International Trade Laws: Including CISG (Convention on International Sale of Goods) and import/export regulations for international procurement activities.
Data Privacy Laws: Including CCPA and state-specific privacy laws governing the handling and protection of sensitive information in procurement relationships.
FCPA: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act governing anti-corruption compliance in international business transactions.
Environmental Regulations: EPA requirements and state environmental regulations affecting procurement of materials and services.
Intellectual Property Laws: Patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws protecting intellectual property rights in procurement relationships.
State-Specific Commercial Codes: Variations in state implementations of the UCC and specific state contract laws affecting procurement agreements.
Labor and Employment Laws: Fair Labor Standards Act and state labor laws affecting worker classification and employment terms in procurement relationships.
