Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law enacted in 2016 that provides uniform federal protection for trade secrets and allows companies to file trade secret cases in federal courts
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law from 1996 that criminalizes trade secret theft and provides protection against foreign economic espionage
Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA): Model law adopted by most states that provides framework for trade secret protection at state level, including definitions and remedies
National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law that protects employees' rights to discuss working conditions, which may impact NDA scope and enforcement
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, consideration, and enforcement that affect NDA validity
Restrictive Covenant Laws: State-specific laws governing reasonable scope, duration, and geographic limitations of confidentiality agreements
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements such as HIPAA for healthcare and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act for financial services
Federal Rules of Evidence: Rules governing how confidential information must be treated in legal proceedings and requirements for maintaining trade secret status
Whistleblower Protection Laws: Federal and state laws protecting employees who report illegal activities from NDA enforcement
Statute of Frauds: State law requirements regarding which contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
