Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing insider trading and disclosure requirements for board members handling sensitive company information
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal legislation establishing standards for corporate governance, financial disclosure, and accountability for board members
Defend Trade Secrets Act 2016: Federal law providing uniform protection for trade secrets and establishing remedies for misappropriation
Economic Espionage Act 1996: Federal law criminalizing the theft or misappropriation of trade secrets with penalties for violations
State Trade Secret Laws: State-specific legislation protecting confidential business information and trade secrets, varying by jurisdiction
State Corporate Governance Laws: State-level regulations governing board member conduct and responsibilities in corporate management
State Fiduciary Duty Laws: State laws defining board members' fiduciary responsibilities including duty of care and loyalty
State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract enforceability and interpretation
SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory requirements for publicly traded companies regarding disclosure and insider information
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements such as HIPAA for healthcare and GLBA for financial services
Common Law Fiduciary Duties: Legal principles establishing duties of care and loyalty for board members
Business Judgment Rule: Legal doctrine protecting board members' good faith business decisions
Corporate Opportunity Doctrine: Legal principle preventing board members from personally benefiting from opportunities belonging to the corporation
Corporate Bylaws Compliance: Requirement for confidentiality agreements to align with existing company bylaws and governance documents
