FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Protects the privacy of student education records and must be considered when discussing academic history

HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Must be considered when mentioning any medical practice details or patient-related information

Title VII Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination - Letter must avoid discriminatory language based on protected characteristics

ADA Compliance: Americans with Disabilities Act - Ensures non-discrimination against individuals with disabilities in recommendation letters

EEOC Guidelines: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines - Must be followed to ensure fair and non-discriminatory recommendations

State Education Regulations: Specific higher education regulations that vary by state - Must comply with state-specific requirements for academic appointments

LCME Standards: Liaison Committee on Medical Education accreditation standards - Relevant for medical faculty appointments and qualifications

State Medical Board Requirements: Professional standards set by state medical boards - Must be considered when discussing medical qualifications and licensure

Academic Tenure Guidelines: Institution-specific criteria for tenure and promotion - Must be addressed in the context of academic advancement

Defamation Laws: Legal framework protecting against libel - Ensures truthful and accurate representation in recommendations while avoiding potential legal liability

Confidentiality Requirements: General obligation to maintain privacy of sensitive information - Encompasses both academic and medical practice information

Information Disclosure Permissions: Requirements for obtaining consent before sharing personal or professional information in recommendation letters