Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Primary federal law governing commercial transactions, particularly Article 2 on Sales, which regulates the sale of goods and sets standards for commercial contracts
Federal Antitrust Laws: Including Sherman Act and Clayton Act, these laws prevent anti-competitive practices and monopolistic behavior in supplier relationships
Robinson-Patman Act: Federal law prohibiting price discrimination between different purchasers of similar goods
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal law providing protection for trade secrets and confidential information shared during supplier development
Federal Intellectual Property Laws: Laws governing patents, trademarks, and copyrights that may be involved in supplier development and technology transfer
State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations and common law principles governing contract formation, enforcement, and Statute of Frauds requirements
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Requires companies to file pre-merger notifications for large transactions that meet specified thresholds
Export Control Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of sensitive technologies and technical data to foreign suppliers
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Prohibits the payment of bribes to foreign officials to assist in obtaining or retaining business
State Data Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing the protection and handling of sensitive data shared between parties
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules such as FDA regulations, environmental standards, and safety requirements applicable to the supplier's industry
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing standards for wages, overtime pay, and working conditions that may affect supplier operations
Federal Trade Commission Regulations: Rules governing fair trade practices and consumer protection that may impact supplier development activities
Federal Arbitration Act: Governs the enforcement of arbitration agreements and arbitration awards in commercial disputes
