Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) 2016: Federal law that provides uniform standards for trade secret protection across the US, including definitions of trade secrets and remedies for misappropriation
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law that criminalizes the theft of trade secrets, particularly relevant for protecting confidential business information
Securities Exchange Act: Federal law governing securities trading and material non-public information disclosure requirements
Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA): Model law adopted by most states that provides framework for trade secret protection at state level, with state-specific variations
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Statutes of Limitations: State-specific time limits for bringing legal actions related to NDA breaches
Employment Laws: State-specific regulations affecting NDAs when partners are also employees
Contract Law Fundamentals: Basic principles including consideration, offer, acceptance required for valid contract formation
Reasonable Restrictions Requirement: Legal principle requiring NDAs to have reasonable scope, duration, and geographic limitations
Enforceability Standards: Legal requirements for making NDAs enforceable, including clarity of terms and reasonable provisions
SEC Regulations: Federal securities regulations affecting disclosure and confidentiality requirements
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules and requirements that may affect confidentiality obligations
Whistleblower Protection Laws: Federal and state laws protecting individuals who report violations to government agencies, which may override NDA provisions
