Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Primary commercial law framework in the US, particularly Article 2 (Sale of Goods) and Article 9 (Secured Transactions), governing business transactions and commercial relationships
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal legislation that prohibits unfair or deceptive trade practices and promotes consumer protection in business transactions
Sherman Antitrust Act: Federal antitrust law prohibiting monopolistic business practices and promoting fair competition in business relationships
Clayton Act: Supplements the Sherman Act by addressing specific practices not explicitly covered in the Sherman Act, including price discrimination and exclusive dealing arrangements
Robinson-Patman Act: Federal law prohibiting price discrimination between different purchasers of the same product when it may reduce competition
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing warranties on consumer products, requiring clear disclosure of warranty terms
State Contract Laws: Varying state-specific regulations governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
CISG: United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, governing international sale contracts between businesses from different countries
E-SIGN Act: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, providing legal recognition for electronic signatures and records in commercial transactions
UETA: Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, providing consistent state-level rules for electronic records and signatures in business transactions
Data Privacy Laws: Including GDPR, CCPA, and other state privacy laws governing the collection, use, and protection of personal data in business transactions
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules such as FDA, FCC, and EPA regulations that may apply depending on the nature of the goods or services being traded
