Copyright Act: Federal law (17 U.S.C.) governing copyright protection for original works of authorship, including software code and documentation

Patent Act: Federal law (35 U.S.C.) protecting novel, non-obvious inventions and processes that may be incorporated in the software

Trade Secrets Act: Federal and state laws protecting confidential business information and proprietary code/algorithms

Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted uniform law governing commercial transactions, including software licensing and sales

CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act governing the collection, storage, and use of California residents' personal information

E-SIGN Act: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act establishing legal validity of electronic signatures and records

UETA: Uniform Electronic Transactions Act providing legal framework for electronic signatures and records at state level

Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing standards for employment relationships, relevant if dealing with contractors

Export Administration Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of commercial and dual-use software and technology

FTC Act: Federal Trade Commission Act protecting against unfair or deceptive trade practices in software development and licensing

State Data Breach Laws: State-specific requirements for handling and reporting data breaches involving personal information

Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing written warranties on consumer products, including software warranties

Sherman Act: Federal antitrust law prohibiting monopolistic practices and restraints of trade in software markets

GDPR Compliance: EU regulation consideration if software processes data of EU residents, even for US-based companies

State Labor Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing employment relationships and contractor classifications