Sherman Antitrust Act: Federal antitrust law that prohibits anticompetitive practices and regulates monopolistic behavior in business relationships and agreements
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law governing unfair or deceptive practices in commerce and establishing the Federal Trade Commission's regulatory authority
Interstate Commerce Regulations: Federal regulations governing business activities conducted across state lines, affecting agency relationships that operate in multiple states
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing standards for employment relationships, including wage and hour requirements that may affect commission structures
State Agency Laws: State-specific regulations governing the formation, operation, and termination of agency relationships and representative authorities
State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies for breach of contract
State Licensing Requirements: State-specific requirements for obtaining and maintaining professional licenses necessary for conducting agency business
Statute of Frauds: Legal doctrine requiring certain types of contracts to be in writing to be enforceable, particularly relevant for exclusive agency agreements
Independent Contractor Regulations: Federal and state laws governing the classification and treatment of independent contractors versus employees
Commission Payment Regulations: State and federal laws governing the timing, calculation, and payment of commissions to agents
Consumer Protection Laws: Federal and state laws designed to protect consumers from unfair practices and ensure proper disclosure in agency relationships
Truth in Advertising Regulations: Federal and state requirements governing advertising and promotional activities conducted by agents on behalf of principals
