Copyright Law: Primary legislation includes Copyright Act of 1976, Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Music Modernization Act of 2018, and Sound Recording Act. These laws govern the protection and exploitation of musical works and sound recordings.

Contract Law: State-specific contract laws, Statute of Frauds requirements, and common law principles of contract formation that govern the basic validity and enforceability of the agreement.

Labor Laws: Fair Labor Standards Act and state-specific employment laws, including independent contractor regulations that may affect the artist-label relationship.

Royalty and Payment Regulations: Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act, Digital Performance Rights Act, and mechanical licensing regulations that govern compensation structures.

Union Requirements: American Federation of Musicians (AFM) and SAG-AFTRA regulations that may affect the recording and performance aspects of the contract.

Rights of Publicity: State-specific publicity rights laws governing the use of the artist's name, image, and likeness in marketing and merchandise.

Trademark Law: Lanham Act and state trademark laws protecting brand names, logos, and other distinctive marks associated with the artist.

Anti-Trust Laws: Sherman Antitrust Act and Clayton Act provisions affecting competition and market behavior in the music industry.

Digital Distribution Laws: E-SIGN Act and state electronic transaction laws governing digital distribution and electronic contracting.

Minor Protection Laws: State-specific laws protecting minors in entertainment, particularly relevant if the artist is under 18 years of age.

Term and Territory Definitions: Specific contractual provisions defining the duration of the agreement and geographical scope of rights granted.

Recording Commitments: Contractual obligations regarding the number of recordings, delivery schedules, and quality requirements.

Ownership of Masters: Legal provisions governing the ownership and control of master recordings produced under the agreement.

Marketing and Promotion: Obligations and rights regarding the marketing, promotion, and exploitation of recordings and artist brand.

Dispute Resolution: Procedures and mechanisms for resolving disputes between parties, including choice of jurisdiction and arbitration provisions.