Federal Civil Rights Act: Federal legislation that protects individuals from discrimination and ensures equal rights, which must be considered in settlement terms and releases
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law governing wage and hour standards, particularly relevant if the settlement involves employment-related disputes
Age Discrimination in Employment Act: Federal protection for workers over 40, requiring specific language in settlements involving age-related claims
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law protecting rights of individuals with disabilities, must be addressed if settlement involves disability-related claims
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting the taxation of settlement payments and requiring specific consideration in agreement structuring
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, validity, and enforcement that must be incorporated into the agreement
State Statute of Limitations: Time limits set by state law for bringing legal claims, which may affect the scope and validity of the settlement
State Settlement Requirements: Specific state-mandated provisions or language that must be included in settlement agreements
State Civil Procedure Rules: Procedural requirements that may affect how the settlement agreement needs to be structured or filed
State Release Requirements: State-specific rules governing the format and content of release provisions in settlement agreements
Contract Formation Elements: Basic requirements of offer, acceptance, and consideration necessary for a valid contract under common law
Capacity Requirements: Legal standards for determining parties' capacity to enter into a binding settlement agreement
Enforceability Standards: Legal principles determining what makes settlement terms enforceable and not against public policy
Release Provisions: Requirements for mutual releases of claims between parties, including scope and limitations
Confidentiality Requirements: Legal standards governing confidentiality clauses and their enforceability in settlement agreements
Execution Formalities: Required procedures for proper execution of the agreement, including signing requirements
Notarization Standards: State-specific requirements for when and how settlement agreements must be notarized
Filing Requirements: Rules governing if and how the settlement agreement must be filed with courts or government agencies
