Copyright Law: Primary legislation including Copyright Act of 1976, Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Sound Recording Act, and Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act. These govern the fundamental rights and protections for recorded music.

Labor Laws: Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and state-specific labor regulations, including child labor laws for minor artists. These ensure proper working conditions and compensation standards.

Contract Law: State-specific contract laws, Statute of Frauds requirements, and regulations regarding consideration and mutual obligations. These form the basic framework for contract enforceability.

Intellectual Property Laws: Trademark laws, right of publicity laws, and state-specific IP protections that govern the broader intellectual property aspects beyond copyright.

Music Industry Regulations: Music Modernization Act, mechanical licensing regulations, digital royalty requirements, and performance rights regulations specific to the music industry.

Union Requirements: SAG-AFTRA regulations and American Federation of Musicians (AFM) requirements that may apply to recording artists and session musicians.

State Entertainment Laws: Specific state regulations such as California's Seven-Year Rule and New York's entertainment contract requirements that affect recording agreements.

FTC Regulations: Federal Trade Commission regulations including truth in advertising and endorsement guidelines that may affect promotional aspects of the recording agreement.

Privacy Laws: State-specific privacy regulations and digital privacy requirements that protect personal information and data rights of involved parties.

Consumer Protection Laws: State and federal consumer protection statutes and regulations that ensure fair business practices and protect against deceptive practices in the industry.