Federal Arbitration Act (FAA): Primary federal law that governs arbitration agreements in the United States, establishing the enforceability of arbitration clauses in contracts involving commerce

E-SIGN Act: Federal law governing electronic signatures and records, crucial for online terms of use and arbitration agreements

AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion: Supreme Court decision upholding the enforceability of class action waivers in arbitration agreements

American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant: Supreme Court case reinforcing the enforceability of arbitration agreements even when the cost of individual arbitration exceeds potential recovery

Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis: Supreme Court ruling confirming the enforceability of individual arbitration provisions in employment contracts

State Arbitration Laws: Various state-specific laws that may affect arbitration agreements and must be considered alongside federal law

State Contract Formation Requirements: State-specific rules governing how contracts must be formed and presented to be legally binding

State Consumer Protection Laws: State-level laws designed to protect consumers, which may impact the enforceability of arbitration clauses

Unconscionability Doctrine: Legal principle that prevents enforcement of contracts that are unfairly one-sided or oppressive

Notice Requirements: Legal requirements for providing adequate notice of arbitration terms to users

Mutual Assent Principles: Legal requirement that all parties must demonstrate agreement to the contract terms

Clear and Conspicuous Disclosure: Requirement that arbitration terms must be prominently displayed and clearly communicated to users