UCC (Uniform Commercial Code): Primary law governing commercial transactions in the US, particularly Article 2 on Sales, which is crucial for vendor relationships and sales contracts
Antitrust Laws: Sherman Act and Clayton Act provisions to ensure compliance with competition laws and prevent monopolistic practices in vendor agreements
Robinson-Patman Act: Federal law prohibiting price discrimination between different purchasers of similar goods
Federal Trade Commission Act: Regulations governing unfair competition and deceptive practices in commerce
Supply Chain Regulations: Including Food Safety Modernization Act, Consumer Product Safety Act, and import/export regulations depending on products involved
E-SIGN Act: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act governing the legal validity of electronic signatures and records
Intellectual Property Laws: Patent, Trademark, Copyright Acts and Trade Secret protections affecting proprietary information and IP rights in vendor relationships
Data Protection Laws: State-specific privacy laws, data breach notification requirements, and industry-specific regulations like HIPAA or GLBA
Labor and Employment Laws: Fair Labor Standards Act and state-specific labor laws affecting vendor personnel and contractor relationships
Environmental Regulations: EPA requirements, state environmental regulations, and industry-specific environmental standards
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized regulations such as FDA for medical/pharmaceutical or FCC for telecommunications depending on industry sector
State Contract Laws: State-specific variations in UCC implementation, contract requirements, and local business regulations
Dispute Resolution Framework: Federal Arbitration Act and state arbitration laws governing dispute resolution procedures and venue requirements
