Copyright Act: Federal law (17 U.S.C.) governing software protection and intellectual property rights in the United States
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing copyright issues in digital media and software, including anti-circumvention provisions
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal legislation that addresses computer-related crimes and unauthorized access to systems
Federal Trade Commission Act: Legislation governing unfair and deceptive business practices in commerce
Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Federal law protecting electronic communications during transmission and storage
Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA): State law adopted in Virginia and Maryland governing software licenses and information technology contracts
State Contract Laws: Various state-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Data Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing data privacy and protection, such as CCPA in California
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing consumer product warranties and their disclosure requirements
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized set of laws governing commercial transactions, including software sales and licenses
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Federal regulations controlling the export and re-export of commercial and dual-use software
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Federal regulations controlling the export and import of defense-related software and technology
GDPR Compliance: European Union regulation that may apply if the software processes data of EU residents
Open Source Compliance: Legal obligations and requirements related to the use of open source software components
State Data Breach Laws: State-specific requirements for notification and handling of data breaches involving personal information
