Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law from 2016 that provides uniform federal protection for trade secrets and includes whistleblower protections
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law that criminalizes trade secret theft and economic espionage
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Federal law that may impact disclosure requirements when dealing with government entities
Securities Exchange Act: Federal law relevant when dealing with public companies and their disclosure obligations
Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA): State-level legislation adopted by most states that provides framework for trade secret protection
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations affecting employment relationships and related agreements
Confidential Information Scope: Legal requirements for defining protected information including trade secrets, customer lists, pricing, strategies, and development information
Duration and Geographic Limitations: Legal considerations for reasonable time and geographic restrictions in NDAs
Enforceability Requirements: Essential elements including consideration, reasonable restrictions, clear terms, and legitimate business interest
Mandatory Exceptions: Required exceptions for public information, previously known information, independently developed information, and government disclosures
Whistleblower Provisions: Mandatory notices and protections for whistleblowers as required by DTSA
