Federal Trade Secrets Protection Act (DTSA): Federal law that provides uniform protection for trade secrets across all US states, including remedies and enforcement mechanisms
Copyright Act: Federal legislation protecting original works of authorship in the entertainment industry, including scripts, music, and productions
Lanham Act: Federal trademark law protecting brands, logos, and marks in the entertainment industry from unauthorized disclosure or use
Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Federal law governing the protection of electronic communications, relevant for digital content and communications in entertainment
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law protecting against unauthorized access to electronic data and computer systems
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: State-level legislation (adopted by most states) providing protection for trade secrets and confidential information
SAG-AFTRA Regulations: Screen Actors Guild regulations that may impact confidentiality requirements for actors and performers
WGA Rules: Writers Guild of America guidelines affecting confidentiality obligations for writers and creative content
DGA Guidelines: Directors Guild of America rules impacting confidentiality requirements for directors and production staff
California Uniform Trade Secrets Act: California-specific trade secret protections, particularly relevant as many entertainment contracts are governed by California law
California Labor Code: State-specific employment laws affecting NDAs and confidentiality agreements in California
Contract Formation Requirements: Legal principles governing valid contract formation, including offer, acceptance, and consideration
Reasonable Restrictions Doctrine: Legal principle requiring NDAs to have reasonable scope, duration, and geographic limitations to be enforceable
Statute of Limitations: Time limits for bringing legal actions related to NDA violations under applicable state and federal laws
