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Sherman Antitrust Act and Clayton Act: Federal antitrust laws that prevent anti-competitive business practices and protect market competition. Must ensure the affiliation agreement doesn't violate these provisions.

Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal legislation governing fair competition and consumer protection. Relevant for terms regarding market conduct and consumer interactions.

Lanham Act: Federal trademark law governing brand usage, licensing, and intellectual property protection in affiliate relationships.

HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - critical if the affiliation involves healthcare organizations or medical data.

Federal Tax Code: Tax implications and requirements for affiliated entities, including reporting obligations and tax treatment of inter-company transactions.

State Antitrust Laws: State-specific regulations preventing anti-competitive behavior, which may have additional requirements beyond federal law.

State Franchise Laws: State-specific regulations governing franchise relationships, which may apply depending on the nature of the affiliation.

State Licensing Requirements: State-specific professional and business licensing requirements that may affect the affiliate relationship.

Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized business laws adopted by states governing commercial transactions and contracts.

Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal employment law governing wages, hours, and employment practices that may affect affiliated entities.

Data Protection Laws: Federal and state regulations governing data privacy, security, and sharing between affiliated entities.

Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized regulations depending on industry sector (healthcare, education, financial services, etc.) that affect affiliate relationships.

Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental contract law principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and enforcement provisions.

Financial Reporting Requirements: Obligations for financial disclosure, reporting, and transparency between affiliated entities.

State Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific regulations protecting consumer interests in business relationships and transactions.