Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: Procedural rules governing civil litigation in federal courts, relevant if the settlement resolves federal court litigation

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws affecting the tax treatment and reporting requirements of settlement payments and allocations

Securities Laws: Federal securities regulations including Securities Act and Exchange Act requirements, particularly relevant if publicly traded companies are involved

Antitrust Laws: Federal and state competition laws that may affect the terms of the settlement, especially in business disputes

Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal labor law governing wages, overtime, and employment conditions if the settlement involves employment matters

State Contract Law: State-specific contract formation and enforcement principles that govern the validity of the settlement agreement

State Settlement Requirements: Specific state laws governing settlement agreements, including any required language or provisions

State Release Provisions: State-specific requirements for valid releases and waivers of claims

Statute of Limitations: State and federal time limits for bringing claims that may affect the scope of the release

SEC Regulations: Securities and Exchange Commission rules governing disclosure and reporting of settlement terms for public companies

Industry-Specific Regulations: Regulations particular to the relevant industry sector that may affect settlement terms

EEOC Regulations: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission rules affecting discrimination-related settlements

HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements for settlements involving protected health information

Jurisdiction and Venue: Laws governing which courts have authority to enforce the settlement agreement

ADR Provisions: Laws governing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms for settling future disputes about the agreement

Confidentiality Laws: Federal and state laws governing confidentiality provisions and their enforceability

Release Scope Laws: Laws governing the permissible scope of releases, including future and unknown claims