Intellectual Property Laws: Key federal statutes including Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.), Patent Act (35 U.S.C.), Defend Trade Secrets Act, and Trademark Law (Lanham Act) that protect creative works, inventions, trade secrets, and branding
Contract Law: Fundamental contract law principles including Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), state-specific contract laws, and Statute of Frauds requirements governing agreement formation and enforcement
Data Protection and Privacy: Privacy regulations including CCPA, state-specific privacy laws, GDPR (if EU-connected), and HIPAA (for healthcare data) governing data handling and protection
Technology and Cybersecurity: Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, state data breach notification laws, and industry-specific security standards ensuring technical and security compliance
Employment Law: Work-for-hire provisions, independent contractor regulations, and non-compete/non-solicitation considerations affecting personnel relationships
Export Control: Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) governing international technology transfer and usage
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements including financial services regulations, healthcare regulations, and other industry-specific compliance needs
Electronic Signatures: E-SIGN Act and Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) governing the validity and enforceability of electronic signatures and records
