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 various forms of intellectual property rights in software development
Business Organization Laws: Includes Uniform Partnership Act and state-specific partnership regulations governing business relationships and organizational structures
Contract Laws: Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and state-specific contract laws that govern formation, enforcement, and interpretation of business agreements
Technology and Data Laws: Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Electronic Communications Privacy Act, state data protection laws, and international regulations like GDPR if applicable
Employment Laws: Fair Labor Standards Act, state labor laws, and regulations governing independent contractor relationships in software development partnerships
Privacy and Security Regulations: State privacy laws, cybersecurity regulations, and industry-specific requirements for data protection and security measures
Export Control Regulations: Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) governing international software distribution
Tax Regulations: Partnership tax rules under IRS regulations, state tax requirements, and international tax implications for software development partnerships
