Sherman Antitrust Act and Clayton Act: Federal antitrust laws that must be considered to ensure exclusivity provisions don't create illegal monopolies or restraints on trade

Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal legislation governing fair trade practices and consumer protection in agency relationships

Interstate Commerce Regulations: Federal regulations that apply when agency relationships cross state boundaries

State Agency Laws: State-specific legislation governing the formation, operation, and termination of agency relationships

State Contract Laws: State-specific rules governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies

State Business and Professions Codes: State regulations governing professional conduct and business operations

State Licensing Requirements: Mandatory licensing and registration requirements for agents operating in specific states

State Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific legislation protecting consumer interests in agency relationships

Common Law Agency Principles: Legal principles governing fiduciary duties, scope of authority, and agent-principal relationships

Contract Law Fundamentals: Basic principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and capacity to contract

Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized rules and requirements for particular industries (e.g., real estate, insurance)

Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable

Exclusivity Clause Requirements: State-specific rules governing the formation and enforcement of exclusive agency arrangements

Termination Provisions: State law requirements regarding contract termination, notice periods, and grounds for termination

Disclosure Requirements: Mandatory disclosures and transparency obligations in agency relationships

Commission Regulations: Rules governing compensation structures, payment terms, and commission arrangements in agency relationships