Federal Labor Laws: Including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), IRS guidelines on independent contractor classification, and worker classification rules to distinguish between independent contractor and employee status
State-Specific Labor Laws: State-specific independent contractor tests, state labor codes, and state-specific wage and hour laws that may affect the consulting relationship
Intellectual Property Laws: Copyright Act, Patent laws, Trade Secrets Protection (both Federal and State laws), and Uniform Trade Secrets Act provisions for protecting intellectual property
Contract Law: State contract laws, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and Statute of Frauds requirements governing contract formation and enforcement
Privacy and Data Protection: State data privacy laws, industry-specific regulations, and confidentiality requirements for protecting sensitive information
Tax Considerations: Federal tax requirements, state tax obligations, and Form 1099 requirements for independent contractors
Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation: State-specific restrictions on non-compete agreements and enforceability requirements for restrictive covenants
Insurance and Liability: Professional liability requirements, state insurance requirements, and indemnification rules for protecting both parties
Dispute Resolution: State-specific arbitration laws, Federal Arbitration Act, and jurisdiction and venue requirements for resolving conflicts
Industry-Specific Regulations: Additional regulations specific to the industry (e.g., HIPAA for healthcare, FINRA for financial services) that may affect the consulting relationship
