Intellectual Property Laws: Key federal statutes including Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.), Patent Act (35 U.S.C.), Defend Trade Secrets Act, and Trademark Law (Lanham Act) that protect various forms of intellectual property rights in software development
Data Protection and Privacy Laws: Various state and federal regulations including state-specific privacy laws (e.g., CCPA), data breach notification laws, GDPR compliance considerations, and industry-specific regulations like HIPAA and GLBA
Contract Law Framework: Fundamental contract law principles including Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), state-specific contract laws, and Statute of Frauds requirements that govern contract formation and enforcement
Employment and Labor Regulations: Labor-related legislation including Fair Labor Standards Act, state labor laws, independent contractor regulations, and immigration laws for foreign workers
Technology-Specific Regulations: Technical compliance requirements including software export controls, encryption regulations, and open source software requirements
Information Security Requirements: Cybersecurity regulations and industry standards such as ISO and NIST frameworks that govern data security and protection
International Compliance: Cross-border considerations including international trade laws, data transfer regulations, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance for international outsourcing
Consumer Protection Regulations: Federal Trade Commission regulations and state consumer protection laws that may impact software development and deployment
