Copyright Act of 1976: Primary federal legislation governing copyright law in the US (17 U.S.C.), essential for protecting software code and documentation
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing digital copyright issues, including anti-circumvention provisions and safe harbor for online service providers
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Particularly Article 2, governs commercial transactions and provides framework for software licensing agreements
E-SIGN Act: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act - ensures legal validity of electronic signatures and records
UETA: Uniform Electronic Transactions Act - provides uniform state-level rules for electronic transactions
Federal Trade Commission Act: Prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, relevant for software licensing terms and conditions
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law addressing computer-related fraud and unauthorized access, important for security provisions
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Controls the export and re-export of commercial and dual-use software and technology
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - crucial if software handles healthcare data
CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act - important privacy regulations if dealing with California residents' data
Sherman Antitrust Act: Primary federal antitrust law, relevant for licensing terms that could affect market competition
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing consumer product warranties, applicable for consumer software products
