Copyright Law: Copyright Act of 1976 (17 U.S.C. ยง 101) and Work for Hire Doctrine (17 U.S.C. ยง 201(b)) governing ownership of created works and the legal framework for work-for-hire relationships
Employment Classification: Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and IRS guidelines defining independent contractor status, including common law tests for proper worker classification
Labor Laws: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state-specific labor laws regarding worker classification and employment requirements
Tax Considerations: IRS Form 1099 requirements, self-employment tax obligations, and state tax requirements for independent contractors
Intellectual Property: Patent laws, trademark laws, and trade secret protections affecting the ownership and protection of created intellectual property
State Contract Laws: State-specific contract formation requirements, work for hire provisions, and enforceability requirements that vary by jurisdiction
Non-Compete and Confidentiality: State-specific restrictions on non-compete agreements and Trade Secrets Act provisions for protecting confidential information
Insurance and Liability: Workers' compensation laws, professional liability requirements, and state-specific insurance requirements for independent contractors
Termination Provisions: State-specific contract termination requirements and notice provisions governing the end of the contractor relationship
Dispute Resolution: Federal Arbitration Act and state-specific arbitration laws, including venue and jurisdiction requirements for resolving contract disputes
