Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law enacted in 2016 that provides federal protection for trade secrets and establishes standards for trade secret misappropriation cases
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law from 1996 that criminalizes trade secret theft and provides enforcement provisions relevant to NDAs
National Labor Relations Act: Federal employment law that must be considered to ensure NDA provisions don't violate employee rights to discuss working conditions
EEOC Regulations: Federal regulations ensuring NDA provisions don't interfere with employee rights to file discrimination complaints
Whistleblower Protection Laws: Federal and state laws that protect employees' rights to report illegal activities to government authorities despite NDAs
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: Model law adopted by most states that provides framework for trade secret protection and enforcement
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, consideration, and enforceability that vary by jurisdiction
State NDA Restrictions: State-specific limitations on NDAs, such as California's restrictions on non-compete clauses
Severability Provisions: Legal requirement to include provisions that maintain contract validity even if certain portions are found unenforceable
Choice of Law/Jurisdiction: Legal considerations for specifying which state's laws govern the agreement and where disputes will be resolved
Statute of Limitations: Time limits for bringing legal actions under the agreement, which vary by state and type of claim
Confidentiality Scope: Legal requirements for clearly defining what information is considered confidential and protected under the agreement
