Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: Key rules including Rule 41 (Dismissal of Actions) and Rule 23 (for class action settlements) that govern federal civil litigation procedures and settlement requirements

State-Specific Settlement Laws: Individual state regulations governing settlements, including enforceability requirements and statute of limitations specific to each jurisdiction

Tax Implications: Internal Revenue Code provisions, tax treatment of settlement payments, and IRS reporting requirements that must be considered in settlement agreements

Confidentiality Laws: State-specific confidentiality requirements and Sunshine in Litigation Acts where applicable, governing the privacy aspects of settlements

Release Provisions: Legal requirements for releases, including Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Older Workers Benefit Protection Act considerations for employment-related settlements

Medicare Secondary Payer Act: Federal requirements for settlements involving medical expenses, including Medicare reporting and compliance obligations

Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law governing wage and hour claims, including Department of Labor requirements for settlements involving employment disputes

Contract Law Principles: Fundamental contract formation requirements, consideration rules, and capacity to contract under state-specific contract law

Ethics Rules: State Bar requirements, attorney-client privilege considerations, and professional responsibility rules governing settlement conduct

Industry-Specific Regulations: Relevant regulatory compliance requirements specific to the industry or sector involved in the settlement