Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): A comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions in the United States, including sales of goods, leases, negotiable instruments, and secured transactions.
Federal Contract Law: Basic principles governing contract formation, performance, and enforcement at the federal level, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and breach remedies.
Sherman Antitrust Act: Federal legislation that prohibits activities that restrict interstate commerce and competition in the marketplace, which must be considered in contract terms.
Federal Consumer Protection Laws: Various federal statutes designed to protect consumer rights and prevent unfair business practices, which may affect contract terms and disclosures.
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring the legal validity of electronic signatures and records in interstate commerce and international transactions.
State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation within individual state jurisdictions.
State Consumer Protection Laws: State-level regulations protecting consumers from unfair practices, which vary by jurisdiction and may impose additional requirements on contracts.
State Licensing Requirements: State-specific professional licensing and certification requirements that may need to be addressed in specialty contracts.
State Statute of Frauds: State laws specifying which types of contracts must be in writing to be enforceable, varying by jurisdiction.
