Federal Antitrust Laws: Sherman Antitrust Act, Clayton Act, and Federal Trade Commission Act must be considered to ensure the exclusive arrangement doesn't create illegal monopolies or unfair competition
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Article 2 (Sale of Goods) and Article 9 (Secured Transactions) apply if the agreement involves the sale of goods
State-Specific Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, exclusivity clauses, and laws regarding restraint of trade must be considered
Federal and State Competition Laws: Regulations regarding vertical agreements, territory restrictions, and price-fixing must be reviewed and complied with
Intellectual Property Laws: Trademark, patent, and copyright laws must be considered if the agreement involves licensed products or IP rights
Consumer Protection Laws: Federal and state consumer protection statutes and fair business practice regulations that may impact the vendor relationship
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specific regulations depending on the industry (e.g., FDA regulations for food/medical supplies) and industry-specific licensing requirements
Business Registration Requirements: State-specific business registration laws and licensing requirements that vendors must comply with
Data Protection and Privacy Laws: Compliance requirements with CCPA, GDPR (if applicable), and state-specific privacy laws for handling of data
Dispute Resolution Laws: Federal Arbitration Act and state-specific arbitration laws that govern how disputes will be resolved
