Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Federal legislation governing commercial transactions, particularly Article 2 (Sales) and Article 9 (Secured Transactions). Essential for structuring commercial contracts and understanding transaction requirements.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Comprehensive regulation that governs federal government contracting process and includes compliance requirements for federal contractors.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX): Federal law establishing requirements for internal controls and financial reporting obligations, crucial for public companies' contract risk management.
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act: Federal legislation establishing risk management requirements and reporting obligations, particularly important for financial institutions and their contractual relationships.
HIPAA: Healthcare-specific federal regulation governing privacy and security of medical information, essential for healthcare-related contracts and data handling.
GDPR/CCPA Compliance: Data privacy regulations (EU's GDPR and California's CCPA) that impact contract requirements for data handling, processing, and protection.
State Contract Laws: Various state-specific contract laws and regulations that may affect contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation within specific jurisdictions.
Antitrust Laws: Federal and state regulations governing competition and monopoly prevention, affecting contract terms related to market competition and business relationships.
Employment Laws: Federal and state employment regulations affecting employment contracts, contractor agreements, and workplace-related contractual obligations.
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws governing patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, crucial for contracts involving IP rights and licensing.
Environmental Regulations: Federal and state environmental protection laws affecting contracts related to environmental compliance, liability, and risk management.
Export Control Regulations: Federal regulations governing international trade and exports, important for contracts involving international business relationships and cross-border transactions.
