Independent Contractor Classification: IRS guidelines and regulations governing the classification of independent contractors versus employees, critical for establishing the correct business relationship
FTC Regulations: Federal Trade Commission regulations governing advertising and marketing practices, including truth in advertising and consumer protection measures
CAN-SPAM Act: Federal law governing commercial email practices and requirements for marketing communications via email
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws protecting copyrights, trademarks, and patents, crucial for marketing content creation and ownership rights
Federal Privacy Laws: Laws governing the collection, storage, and use of customer data in marketing activities
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations regarding contractor classification and working relationships
State Advertising Regulations: State-specific rules and requirements for advertising and marketing practices
State Privacy Laws: State-specific privacy regulations, such as CCPA in California, governing data protection and privacy rights
Truth in Advertising Laws: Federal and state regulations ensuring accurate and truthful advertising claims and marketing materials
Social Media Marketing Guidelines: Platform-specific and federal guidelines governing social media marketing practices and disclosures
Industry-Specific Marketing Restrictions: Specialized regulations for marketing in regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, or alcohol
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental contract law principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and capacity
Data Protection Requirements: Legal obligations regarding data security, privacy protection, and compliance with international standards like GDPR
Professional Liability Considerations: Legal requirements and best practices regarding professional liability insurance and risk management for marketing consultants
