Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law enacted in 2016 that provides uniform federal protection for trade secrets and allows companies to file civil lawsuits in federal court for trade secret misappropriation
Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA): Model law adopted by most states that provides consistent state-level protection for trade secrets and defines trade secret misappropriation
Securities Acts: The Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934, along with Regulation FD, governing disclosure of material non-public information and insider trading prevention
Federal Intellectual Property Laws: Including Patent Act, Copyright Act, and trademark laws that protect various forms of intellectual property that might be disclosed to advisory board members
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation, including consideration requirements and restrictive covenants
Privacy Laws: Federal and state-specific privacy laws governing the protection and handling of personal and sensitive information
Restrictive Covenant Laws: State-specific laws governing non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, including their enforceability and duration limitations
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulations such as HIPAA for healthcare, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act for financial services, and other industry-specific confidentiality requirements
State Enforcement Provisions: State-specific requirements regarding enforcement of confidentiality agreements, including remedies and jurisdiction considerations
