Federal Antitrust Laws: Sherman Antitrust Act, Clayton Act, and Federal Trade Commission Act must be considered to ensure the joint venture doesn't violate competition laws
Securities Regulations: Securities Exchange Act provisions if the venture involves any securities or investment components
Federal Tax Law: Internal Revenue Code implications for the unincorporated joint venture's tax treatment and reporting requirements
FCPA Compliance: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act considerations if the joint venture involves international activities
State Partnership Laws: State-specific regulations governing partnership formation and operation, even though this is an unincorporated venture
State Contract Laws: State-specific contract formation and enforcement requirements that will govern the agreement
State Licensing Requirements: Any state-specific licensing or registration requirements for the joint venture's intended business activities
Entity Structure Provisions: Legal framework to establish and maintain unincorporated status while avoiding inadvertent partnership formation
Liability Framework: Joint and several liability considerations, risk allocation, and indemnification provisions
Governance Structure: Management structure, decision-making processes, voting rights, and dispute resolution mechanisms
Financial Arrangements: Profit/loss sharing, capital contributions, distribution policies, and tax treatment specifications
Operational Provisions: Intellectual property rights, confidentiality agreements, non-compete provisions, and resource allocation mechanisms
Industry Regulations: Federal and state-specific industry regulations applicable to the joint venture's business sector
Common Law Principles: Contract formation, partnership, fiduciary duties, and agency law principles that apply to joint ventures
