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Sherman Antitrust Act: Federal law that prohibits monopolistic business practices and protects competition in distribution relationships

Clayton Act: Federal antitrust law that supplements the Sherman Act, addressing specific practices not explicitly covered in the Sherman Act

Robinson-Patman Act: Federal law that prohibits price discrimination between different purchasers of similar goods

Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law that prohibits unfair methods of competition and deceptive practices in commerce

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions, particularly Article 2 on Sales which is crucial for distribution agreements

Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing warranties on consumer products, important if the distribution agreement involves consumer goods

Lanham Act: Federal trademark law protecting intellectual property rights in distribution relationships

State Antitrust Laws: State-specific regulations governing competition and monopolistic practices, which may be stricter than federal laws

State Franchise Laws: State-specific regulations that may classify certain distribution relationships as franchises, requiring additional compliance

State Dealer Protection Laws: State-specific laws providing rights and protections to dealers and distributors, particularly in termination situations

FDA Regulations: Federal regulations governing the distribution of food, beverages, and medical devices

FCC Regulations: Federal regulations governing the distribution of electronics and telecommunications equipment

CISG: UN Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods, applicable to international distribution agreements unless explicitly excluded

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Federal law prohibiting the bribery of foreign officials to obtain or retain business in international distribution

Export/Import Regulations: Federal laws governing the international movement of goods, including export controls and import duties