Sherman Antitrust Act and Clayton Act: Federal antitrust laws governing anti-competitive practices, price fixing regulations, and territory allocation rules in distribution agreements
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal legislation governing fair trade practices and consumer protection provisions that must be considered in distribution relationships
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted uniform law covering Article 2 (Sale of Goods), contract formation and performance, warranties and remedies in commercial transactions
Robinson-Patman Act: Federal law prohibiting price discrimination and regulating promotional allowances in distribution relationships
Lanham Act and IP Laws: Federal intellectual property laws covering trademark protection, patent rights, and copyright considerations in distribution agreements
State Distribution Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing distribution relationships and territorial rights within individual states
State Franchise Laws: State-specific regulations that may classify certain distribution relationships as franchises, requiring additional compliance measures
State Unfair Trade Practices: State-specific laws governing fair competition and trade practices that vary by jurisdiction
State Contract Laws: State-specific contract formation and enforcement regulations that may supplement or modify UCC provisions
Industry-Specific Regulations: Product-specific regulations, industry standards, safety requirements, and licensing requirements applicable to the distributed products
International Trade Regulations: Export/import regulations, foreign trade restrictions, and International commercial terms (Incoterms) if international distribution is involved
