Internal Revenue Code (IRC): Federal tax law governing the classification of workers as independent contractors versus employees, including the IRS 20-factor test for determining worker status
Copyright Act of 1976: Federal law governing intellectual property rights, particularly work-for-hire provisions and software copyright protection
Federal Trade Secrets Act: Federal legislation protecting trade secrets and confidential business information
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law addressing computer-related fraud and unauthorized access to computer systems
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing worker classification, employment relationships, and contractor rights
State Intellectual Property Laws: State-specific regulations governing IP rights, complementing federal IP protections
State Trade Secret Laws: State-specific provisions for protecting trade secrets and confidential information
State Non-Compete Laws: State-specific regulations governing the enforceability of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
Department of Labor Guidelines: Federal guidelines for proper worker classification and employment relationships
Software Licensing Laws: Regulations governing software licensing, distribution, and use rights
Patent Law: Federal and state provisions governing patent rights and protection of software-related inventions
State Data Breach Laws: State-specific requirements for data protection and breach notification obligations
State Contract Law: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions, which may apply to software development contracts
