Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law enacted in 2016 that provides a federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation and establishes uniform standards for trade secret protection
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law that criminalizes the theft or misappropriation of trade secrets with the intent to benefit foreign powers or cause economic harm
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Federal law that requires disclosure of government information while protecting confidential business information and trade secrets
Securities Exchange Act: Federal law governing securities trading and disclosure requirements for publicly traded companies, including protection of material non-public information
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: State-level legislation (adopted by most states with variations) that provides a legal framework for trade secret protection and enforcement
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation, including requirements for valid contracts and remedies
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law protecting confidential health information and establishing privacy standards
GLBA: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act - Federal law requiring financial institutions to protect customers' private information
FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Federal law protecting the privacy of student education records
Whistleblower Protection Laws: Federal and state statutes protecting individuals who report violations of law from retaliation, including provisions in Dodd-Frank and Sarbanes-Oxley Acts
Contract Formation Elements: Legal requirements for valid contracts including offer, acceptance, consideration, capacity, and legal purpose
Employment At-Will Doctrine: Legal principle allowing employment termination by either party at any time, subject to exceptions and contractual modifications
