Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.): Primary federal law governing copyright protection for software and other creative works in the United States
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing copyright issues in digital media, including anti-circumvention provisions and safe harbor protections
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law dealing with computer security and unauthorized access to computer systems
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal consumer protection law that prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized set of laws governing commercial transactions, particularly Article 2 for sales of goods
Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA): State law adopted in Virginia and Maryland specifically governing software licenses and information technology contracts
State Consumer Protection Laws: Various state-specific laws protecting consumers' rights in commercial transactions
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing formation and enforcement of contracts
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Federal regulations controlling the export of commercial and dual-use software and technology
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): EU privacy law with potential implications for US software companies serving EU users
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): California state law providing privacy rights and protections for California consumers
