Copyright Act: Federal law (17 U.S.C.) governing software protection and intellectual property rights for code and related materials
Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Federal law addressing digital copyright issues, anti-circumvention provisions, and safe harbor protections
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law covering unauthorized access and computer-related fraud, relevant for security provisions
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal consumer protection law governing unfair or deceptive practices in commerce
Patent Act: Federal law governing patent rights and protections for any patented technology incorporated in the software
Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted uniform law, particularly Article 2, governing sales and commercial transactions
State Contract Laws: Various state-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific laws protecting consumer rights and regulating business practices
State Data Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing data collection, storage, and processing
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulations including HIPAA (healthcare), FDA (medical), NHTSA (automotive), and FAA (aerospace)
Export Administration Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of commercial and dual-use software and technology
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of defense-related software and technology
ISO/IEC Standards: International standards specific to embedded systems development and implementation
Open Source Requirements: Legal obligations and compliance requirements related to the use of open source software components
Third-Party Licensing: Legal obligations and restrictions arising from the use of third-party software components or technologies
