Securities Act of 1933: Federal law that regulates the offering and sale of securities, potentially applicable if the royalty arrangement could be classified as a security
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary trading of securities and establishing SEC reporting requirements
Truth in Lending Act (TILA): Federal law requiring disclosure of key terms and costs in lending agreements to protect borrowers
Dodd-Frank Act: Comprehensive financial reform legislation affecting lending practices and financial institutions
State Securities Laws: State-specific 'Blue Sky Laws' regulating securities offerings and sales within individual states
State Usury Laws: State-specific laws regulating maximum permissible interest rates and loan terms
Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted standardized laws governing commercial transactions, including secured lending
Copyright Act: Federal law protecting original works and governing royalties related to copyrighted materials
Patent Act: Federal law governing patent rights and related royalty arrangements
Trademark Act: Federal law protecting trademarks and related licensing/royalty arrangements
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws governing the treatment of royalty payments, withholding requirements, and reporting obligations
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Federal law regulating debt collection practices and protecting borrowers from abusive practices
State Contract Law: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Trade Secret Laws: State and federal laws protecting confidential business information and related royalty arrangements
Federal Reserve Regulations: Federal banking regulations that may affect lending practices and terms
