Federal Trade Commission Act: Primary federal law governing unfair or deceptive trade practices and promoting fair competition in interstate commerce
Sherman Antitrust Act: Federal antitrust law prohibiting monopolistic business practices and protecting competitive commerce
Clayton Act: Supplements the Sherman Act by addressing specific practices not explicitly covered in the Sherman Act, including mergers and acquisitions that may reduce competition
Robinson-Patman Act: Federal law prohibiting price discrimination between different purchasers of comparable goods
Lanham Act: Federal trademark law protecting intellectual property and governing trademark usage in dealer relationships
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing warranties on consumer products, requiring clear disclosure of warranty terms
State Dealer Protection Laws: State-specific laws providing rights and protections to dealers, including termination provisions and territory rights
State Franchise Laws: State laws regulating franchise relationships, which may apply to dealer agreements if they meet certain criteria
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted uniform laws governing commercial transactions, including sales of goods and contract terms
Industry-Specific Regulations: Regulations specific to particular industries (e.g., automotive - FMVSS, electronics - FCC, medical devices - FDA)
Data Protection and Privacy Laws: Federal and state laws governing the collection, storage, and use of customer and business data
Export Control Laws: Federal regulations governing international trade and export of goods and technology
State Licensing Requirements: State-specific requirements for dealer licensing and business operations
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing standards for employment relationships, wages, and hours
Independent Contractor Regulations: Federal and state laws governing the classification and treatment of independent contractors versus employees
