Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) 2016: Federal law providing uniform protection for trade secrets, including remedies for misappropriation and whistleblower immunity provisions
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law criminalizing the theft of trade secrets with penalties for both domestic and international misappropriation
Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing secondary trading of securities and establishing SEC oversight, particularly relevant for insider trading provisions during M&A
Securities Act 1933: Federal law regulating the offering and sale of securities, including disclosure requirements that may affect confidentiality obligations
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Antitrust legislation requiring companies to file pre-merger notifications for certain acquisitions, affecting information sharing and confidentiality
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: Model state law adopted by most states providing uniform standards for trade secret protection at the state level
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies that affect confidentiality agreements
Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws regulating the offering and sale of securities within each state
SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory framework governing disclosure requirements and insider trading in corporate transactions
FTC Regulations: Federal regulations concerning competition, antitrust compliance, and information sharing in corporate transactions
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law affecting employee-related confidentiality obligations and protecting certain employee communications
Data Privacy Laws: Various state and federal laws governing the protection and handling of personal and sensitive data in business transactions
