Federal Arbitration Act (FAA): Federal law governing arbitration procedures and enforcement of arbitration agreements in contract disputes

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions and contract principles in the United States

Civil Rights Act: Federal law that may need consideration if the contract dispute involves any form of discrimination

Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law that must be considered if the dispute involves employment-related matters

State Contract Laws: Specific state legislation governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation

State Arbitration Statutes: State-specific laws governing arbitration procedures and requirements

State Settlement Requirements: State-specific requirements for settlement agreements including form, content, and execution

State Statute of Limitations: Time limits imposed by state law for bringing legal actions related to contract disputes

Doctrine of Consideration: Legal principle requiring exchange of value between parties for contract validity

Capacity to Contract: Legal principle ensuring all parties have legal ability to enter into binding agreements

Mutual Assent: Legal requirement that all parties must understand and agree to the essential terms of the settlement

Release of Claims: Legal doctrine governing the waiver and release of legal claims as part of settlement

Enforceability Requirements: Legal standards that must be met for the settlement agreement to be legally binding

Notarization Requirements: State-specific rules regarding whether and how documents must be notarized

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws affecting the treatment of settlement payments and terms

State Tax Laws: State-specific tax implications for settlement agreements and payments

Industry-Specific Regulations: Federal and state regulations particular to the industry involved in the dispute