Federal Arbitration Act (FAA): Primary U.S. federal law governing arbitration, particularly Chapters 1 (domestic), 2 and 3 (international arbitration provisions)

New York Convention: Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (1958), implemented in U.S. through Chapter 2 of FAA, crucial for international award enforcement

Panama Convention: Inter-American Convention on International Commercial Arbitration, implemented through Chapter 3 of FAA, governing arbitration between American nations

State Arbitration Laws: State-specific arbitration legislation, though typically preempted by federal law in international arbitration matters

Uniform/Revised Uniform Arbitration Act: Model state law adopted by various U.S. states to provide consistency in arbitration procedures across jurisdictions

Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs): International agreements between two countries providing protection for investments and often including arbitration provisions

Institutional Arbitration Rules: Rules of major arbitration institutions (e.g., ICC, ICDR, UNCITRAL) that may govern the arbitration process if specified

Arbitration Scope Requirements: Legal requirements for defining the scope of arbitrable disputes and ensuring clarity in what matters are subject to arbitration

Seat and Jurisdiction Rules: Legal framework governing the choice of arbitration seat and its implications for jurisdiction and enforcement

Enforceability Requirements: Legal standards and requirements for ensuring the arbitration provision and resulting award are enforceable internationally