Confidentiality and Trade Secrets: Includes Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), state-specific trade secret laws, and NDA provisions to protect sensitive company information shared with advisory board members
Securities Laws: Covers Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure), insider trading regulations, and SEC compliance requirements for public company information
Intellectual Property Laws: Encompasses Copyright Act, Patent Act, trademark laws, and provisions for IP ownership and rights assignment in advisory relationships
Competition Laws: Includes Sherman Antitrust Act, Clayton Act, Federal Trade Commission Act, and anti-competition regulations to prevent collusion or anti-competitive behavior
Data Privacy and Security: Covers state-specific data privacy laws (like CCPA), industry-specific regulations, and GDPR compliance requirements if applicable
Employment/Independent Contractor Laws: Addresses Fair Labor Standards Act, state employment laws, and IRS guidelines for proper classification and treatment of advisory board members
Compensation Regulations: Covers securities-based compensation rules, tax implications, and state-specific compensation laws for advisory board member remuneration
Corporate Governance: Includes state corporation laws, board fiduciary duties, and conflict of interest provisions for advisory board operations
Industry-Specific Regulations: Addresses sector-specific compliance requirements and industry standards that may affect advisory board operations
Contract Law Basics: Covers state contract laws, Uniform Commercial Code, and Statute of Frauds requirements for ensuring enforceability of the agreement
