Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Federal laws governing commercial transactions, particularly Article 2 for sale of goods and Article 2A for lease agreements. Essential for determining contractual obligations and remedies in commercial contexts.
Contract Law Fundamentals: Basic principles including state-specific contract laws, common law principles of contract formation and enforcement, and Statute of Frauds requirements for certain types of contracts.
Statute of Limitations: State-specific time limits that restrict the period within which legal action can be taken for breach of contract, with different periods for written versus oral contracts.
State-Specific Breach Elements: Requirements for proving breach of contract including material breach standards, methods for calculating damages, and available remedies under state law.
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Federal legislation governing debt collection practices, including requirements for communication with debtors and restrictions on collection methods.
Business and Commerce Codes: State-specific business regulations and industry-specific requirements that may affect contract enforcement and breach remedies.
Civil Procedure Rules: Procedural requirements including notice provisions, pre-litigation demands, and jurisdictional considerations for bringing legal action.
