Contract Law: State-specific contract laws, common law principles of contract formation, and Uniform Commercial Code requirements that govern the basic formation and enforcement of the speaker agreement
Intellectual Property Laws: Copyright Act, trademark laws, and rights to recordings/materials used in presentation, protecting both the speaker's and organizer's intellectual property
Employment Laws: Independent Contractor vs. Employee classification according to IRS guidelines, Fair Labor Standards Act considerations, and state-specific employment regulations
Tax Laws: IRS regulations for independent contractors, Form 1099 requirements, state tax requirements, and international tax considerations for foreign speakers
Insurance and Liability: Event liability laws, state-specific indemnification rules, and insurance requirements to protect all parties involved
Privacy Laws: Recording consent laws, data protection requirements, and GDPR compliance if European audiences are involved
Americans with Disabilities Act: Accessibility requirements and reasonable accommodations needed to ensure compliance with ADA regulations
State-Specific Event Laws: Venue regulations, public gathering permits, and health and safety regulations specific to the event location
Force Majeure: State-specific force majeure provisions and COVID-19 related regulations that may affect the speaking engagement
First Amendment Considerations: Free speech protections and content restrictions that may apply to the speaking engagement
