Federal Agency Law: Common law principles governing agency relationships, including authority types (actual, apparent, implied), duties, and responsibilities between agents and principals

Federal Antitrust Laws: Sherman Act and Clayton Act regulations governing competition and preventing monopolistic practices in agency relationships

Interstate Commerce Regulations: Federal regulations governing business conducted across state lines, including agency relationships that operate in multiple states

FTC Regulations: Federal Trade Commission rules governing fair business practices, consumer protection, and competition in agency relationships

Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law governing employment standards, particularly relevant when determining agent classification as employee vs. independent contractor

State Agency Laws: State-specific regulations governing agency relationships, varying by jurisdiction

State Contract Laws: State-specific contract formation and enforcement requirements, including statute of frauds and remedies

State Licensing Requirements: State-specific licensing and registration requirements for various types of agents (real estate, insurance, securities)

State Employment Laws: State-specific employment regulations affecting agent classification and rights

State Unfair Competition Laws: State-specific regulations preventing unfair business practices and protecting fair competition

Insurance Agency Regulations: Industry-specific regulations governing insurance agent appointments, including state insurance commissioner requirements

RESPA: Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act governing real estate agent practices and disclosures

Securities Exchange Act: Federal regulations governing securities agents, including SEC registration and compliance requirements

Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted uniform laws governing commercial transactions, particularly relevant for sales agents

Independent Contractor Regulations: Federal and state laws governing independent contractor classification and requirements

Trade Secret Laws: Federal and state protections for confidential business information and trade secrets

Non-Compete Laws: State-specific regulations governing the enforceability of non-compete and non-solicitation provisions

Dispute Resolution Laws: Federal and state laws governing arbitration, mediation, and other forms of dispute resolution