Talent Agencies Act: Federal legislation governing the operation of talent agencies, including licensing requirements, permissible activities, and client protections
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing wage, overtime, and employment standards that may affect talent agency operations and client relationships
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations crucial for determining proper classification of talent as independent contractors vs. employees
Federal Trade Commission Act: Regulations protecting against unfair or deceptive practices in talent representation and agency services
State Talent Agency Licensing Requirements: State-specific regulations for talent agency operations, particularly stringent in California and New York, requiring specific licenses and compliance measures
State Labor Laws: State-specific employment regulations affecting talent agency operations and client relationships
State Contract Laws: State-specific contract regulations governing formation, enforcement, and interpretation of talent agency agreements
State Entertainment Industry Regulations: State-specific rules governing entertainment industry practices, including talent representation and agency services
SAG-AFTRA Regulations: Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists rules affecting talent representation and agency practices
Entertainment Commission Guidelines: State-specific entertainment commission guidelines governing agency operations and talent representation practices
Privacy Laws: Regulations governing data protection and privacy, including GDPR compliance for agencies dealing with EU clients
Intellectual Property Rights: Laws governing the protection and management of intellectual property rights in talent representation
