Uniform Commercial Code: Key articles include Article 9 (Secured Transactions), Article 2 (Sales), and Article 3 (Negotiable Instruments). Fundamental for commercial transactions and assignments in the US.
Contract Law: State-specific contract laws, common law principles of contract formation, and Statute of Frauds requirements that govern basic contract validity.
Securities Laws: Including Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and State 'Blue Sky' laws, if the assignment involves securities.
Consumer Protection Laws: Federal Trade Commission Act and state consumer protection statutes that may apply if the assignment involves consumer rights or interests.
Bankruptcy Code: Provisions ensuring enforceability in bankruptcy and regulations related to assignment of rights in bankruptcy contexts.
Anti-Assignment Laws: Federal and state restrictions on assignment of certain rights, including specific limitations on government contract assignments.
State-Specific Assignment Laws: State requirements for valid assignments and recording requirements that vary by jurisdiction.
Tax Laws: Federal and state tax implications, including transfer taxes that may apply to the assignment transaction.
Privacy Laws: Including Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and state privacy laws, particularly relevant if the assignment involves personal data.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized regulations that may apply depending on the industry sector and nature of rights being assigned.
