Civil Rights Act: Federal law that must be considered if the settlement involves discrimination claims or civil rights violations

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal legislation that must be addressed if the settlement involves age-related claims or discrimination

Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law requiring consideration if the settlement involves disability-related claims or accommodations

Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal legislation governing wage and hour disputes that may need to be addressed in the settlement

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations that affect the tax treatment and reporting requirements of settlement payments

State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation

State Statute of Limitations: Time limits imposed by state law for bringing legal claims and affecting settlement validity

State Release Requirements: State-specific rules governing the format and content of release provisions in settlement agreements

State Labor Laws: State-specific employment regulations that may affect settlement terms and conditions

State Confidentiality Requirements: State-specific rules governing confidentiality provisions and their enforceability

Contract Formation Principles: Legal doctrine covering offer, acceptance, and consideration in settlement agreement formation

Capacity to Contract: Legal requirement ensuring all parties have the legal ability to enter into the settlement agreement

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

Notarization Requirements: State-specific rules regarding whether settlement agreements need to be notarized

Medicare/Medicaid Implications: Federal requirements for settlements involving medical expenses or claims affecting Medicare/Medicaid