Uniform Commercial Code: Primary federal law governing commercial transactions, especially Article 2 (Sales) and Article 1 (General Provisions) which regulate sales and commercial transactions

Securities Act of 1933: Federal law that regulates the offer and sale of securities, relevant if the forward contract could be classified as a security

Commodity Exchange Act: Federal regulatory framework for trading commodity futures in the United States, enforced by the CFTC

Dodd-Frank Act: Comprehensive financial reform legislation that may apply to certain forward contracts, particularly those involving financial instruments

State UCC Variations: State-specific modifications and interpretations of the Uniform Commercial Code that may affect contract terms

State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and statute of frauds requirements

CFTC Regulations: Federal regulations governing commodity-based forward contracts and derivatives trading

SEC Regulations: Federal regulations that may apply if the forward contract has characteristics of a security

Federal Reserve Regulations: Banking regulations that may impact forward contracts involving financial institutions

Bankruptcy Laws: Federal and state laws governing creditor rights and contract enforcement in bankruptcy scenarios

Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act: Laws preventing the fraudulent transfer of assets, relevant for forward contract enforcement

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws governing the tax treatment and implications of forward contracts

State Tax Laws: State-specific tax regulations that may affect the tax treatment of forward contracts at the state level