UCC Article 2: Uniform Commercial Code Article 2 on Sales governs the sale of goods and provides framework for commercial transactions
Sherman Antitrust Act: Federal antitrust law prohibiting monopolistic business practices and anticompetitive agreements
Clayton Act Section 3: Federal law specifically addressing exclusive dealing arrangements and their potential anticompetitive effects
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law prohibiting unfair methods of competition and deceptive practices in commerce
Robinson-Patman Act: Federal law prohibiting price discrimination between different purchasers of similar goods
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
Parole Evidence Rule: Contract law principle that prevents parties from introducing external evidence that contradicts or adds to written contract terms
State UCC Variations: State-specific modifications and interpretations of the Uniform Commercial Code
State Antitrust Laws: State-specific regulations governing competition and monopolistic practices
Industry-Specific Regulations: Depending on industry, additional regulatory requirements from agencies such as FDA, FCC, or EPA
Exclusivity Provisions: Legal requirements for defining scope, duration, and territorial restrictions of exclusive purchasing arrangements
Performance Requirements: Legal framework for minimum purchase requirements, delivery terms, payment terms, and quality specifications
Consumer Protection Laws: Regulations ensuring fair pricing, quality standards, and warranty terms in commercial agreements
