Federal Antitrust Laws: Sherman Antitrust Act and Clayton Act governing competition and antitrust regulations, along with Federal Trade Commission Act for fair trade practices and Robinson-Patman Act addressing price discrimination
Federal Trade Secrets Act: Federal legislation protecting confidential business information and trade secrets that provides a legal framework for safeguarding proprietary information
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Federal law prohibiting the payment of bribes to foreign officials to assist in obtaining or retaining business, particularly relevant for international sales partnerships
State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation, including state-specific unfair competition and trade secrets protection laws
State Franchise Laws: State-specific regulations that define and govern franchise relationships, crucial to ensure the sales partner agreement doesn't inadvertently create a franchise relationship
Employment Classification Laws: Federal and state laws governing independent contractor vs. employee classification, including IRS guidelines and Fair Labor Standards Act requirements
Consumer Protection Regulations: Federal and state consumer protection laws, including truth in advertising regulations that affect how products or services can be marketed
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws governing trademarks, copyrights, and patents, protecting intellectual property rights in the partnership context
Data Protection Laws: State-specific data protection and privacy regulations, including industry-specific requirements for handling sensitive information
Uniform Commercial Code: Particularly Articles 2 (Sales) and 9 (Secured Transactions), providing standardized rules for commercial transactions across states
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized regulations applicable to specific industries such as healthcare, financial services, or other regulated sectors that may affect the partnership agreement
