Federal Trade Secrets Laws: Key federal statutes including the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) of 2016 and Economic Espionage Act of 1996 that provide federal protection for trade secrets and confidential information
State Trade Secret Laws: State-level protections including the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) and state-specific variations that govern trade secret protection at the state level
Employment Laws: Federal and state employment regulations including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) that impact confidentiality obligations in employment relationships
Whistleblower Protection Laws: Federal and state statutes protecting whistleblowers, including immunity provisions under the Defend Trade Secrets Act that must be acknowledged in confidentiality agreements
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles and state-specific contract laws governing formation, consideration, and enforceability of confidentiality agreements
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific privacy and confidentiality requirements such as HIPAA for healthcare and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act for financial information
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state intellectual property laws including Patent Act and Copyright Act that may intersect with confidential information protection
Statute of Limitations: State and federal time limitations for bringing legal actions related to breach of confidentiality agreements
