Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Primary legislation governing commercial transactions in the US, particularly Article 2 (Sales of Goods) and Article 9 (Secured Transactions)
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law establishing the FTC and governing unfair or deceptive trade practices
Consumer Product Safety Act: Federal law establishing safety standards for consumer products and the CPSC's authority
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing warranties on consumer products
Robinson-Patman Act: Federal law prohibiting price discrimination between different purchasers of commodities
Sherman Antitrust Act: Federal antitrust law prohibiting monopolistic business practices
Clayton Act: Federal law supplementing the Sherman Act, addressing specific practices not explicitly covered in the Sherman Act
State-Specific Commercial Laws: Including state variations of the UCC, state consumer protection laws, and state warranty laws
CISG: United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, applicable to international trade
Incoterms: International commercial terms defining responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions
Industry-Specific Regulations: Including FDA regulations, CPSC regulations, environmental regulations, and industry-specific safety standards
Common Law Contract Principles: Including contract formation principles, Statute of Frauds requirements, and parol evidence rule
Federal Arbitration Act: Federal law governing arbitration procedures and enforcement of arbitration agreements
State Arbitration Laws: State-specific laws governing arbitration procedures and enforcement within state jurisdictions
