Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Federal law governing commercial transactions, particularly relevant if the services involve goods. Key for contract formation, performance, and remedies.
E-SIGN Act: Federal law establishing legal validity of electronic signatures and records, essential for modern contract execution.
Federal Contract Law Principles: Basic federal contract principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and performance requirements.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing wage, overtime, and employment standards that may impact service delivery and worker classification.
IRS Independent Contractor Guidelines: Federal guidelines determining worker classification between employees and independent contractors.
Federal Data Privacy Laws: Various federal regulations governing data protection and privacy, including sector-specific requirements.
Federal Intellectual Property Laws: Laws governing patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets that may be relevant to service delivery and ownership of deliverables.
HIPAA: Healthcare privacy law that must be considered if services involve protected health information.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Financial services privacy law applicable when services involve financial institutions or their data.
State Contract Laws: Specific state requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation that may vary by jurisdiction.
State Data Privacy Laws: State-specific privacy regulations (such as CCPA in California) that may impose additional obligations.
State Employment Laws: State-specific requirements regarding employment, worker classification, and labor relations.
State Licensing Requirements: Professional licensing and registration requirements that vary by state and industry.
Force Majeure Doctrine: Legal principle addressing unforeseeable circumstances preventing contract fulfillment.
Limitation of Liability Principles: Legal framework for limiting parties' potential liability and damages in contract performance.
