Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) 2016: Federal law that provides uniform federal protection for trade secrets, allowing companies to file civil lawsuits in federal court for trade secret misappropriation
Economic Espionage Act 1996: Federal criminal law that prohibits trade secret theft and economic espionage, providing criminal penalties for misappropriation of trade secrets
Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA): Model law adopted by most states that provides consistent state-level protection for trade secrets and defines remedies for misappropriation
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies that affect NDA validity and interpretation
State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment relationships, including restrictions on non-compete agreements and employee confidentiality obligations
Whistleblower Protection Laws: Federal and state laws protecting employees who report illegal activities, which may override certain NDA provisions
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law protecting medical information privacy, relevant if healthcare data is covered in the NDA
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law requiring financial institutions to protect customers' personal financial information, relevant if financial data is covered in the NDA
State Statute of Limitations: State-specific time limits for bringing legal action for breach of contract or trade secret misappropriation
Contract Law Fundamentals: Basic principles including consideration, reasonable scope and duration, clear definitions, and enforceability requirements for valid contracts
