Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Primary framework governing commercial transactions, particularly Article 2 (Sale of Goods) and Article 9 (Secured Transactions)
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal legislation governing unfair trade practices and consumer protection in commercial relationships
Antitrust Laws: Sherman Antitrust Act and Clayton Act governing competition law and preventing monopolistic practices in supplier relationships
Robinson-Patman Act: Federal law prohibiting price discrimination between different purchasers of similar goods
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Federal law addressing corrupt practices in international business relationships, relevant for international suppliers
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Federal law establishing requirements for public companies' financial reporting and corporate governance
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles governing contract formation, performance, and enforcement, including Statute of Frauds requirements
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements including FDA regulations, Consumer Product Safety regulations, and EPA requirements
Data Protection Laws: State and federal privacy laws, including CCPA and data security requirements
Employment and Labor Laws: Fair Labor Standards Act and state labor laws governing employment relationships and independent contractor classifications
Intellectual Property Laws: Patent Act, Copyright Act, and Trade Secrets Protection laws governing IP rights and transfers
State-Specific Laws: Variations in state UCC implementations, contract law specifics, and consumer protection requirements
