Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law from 2016 that provides uniform federal protection for trade secrets and allows companies to file trade secret cases directly in federal courts
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law from 1996 that criminalizes trade secret theft and economic espionage
Freedom of Information Act: Federal law that requires disclosure of government records, relevant if any party is a government entity
Whistleblower Protection Acts: Federal laws that protect employees who report violations of law, requiring specific carve-outs in confidentiality agreements
Securities Exchange Act: Federal law governing securities trading and disclosure requirements for publicly traded companies
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: Model law adopted by most states that provides framework for trade secret protection at state level
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law governing protection of healthcare information
FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Federal law protecting confidentiality of educational records
GLBA: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act - Federal law governing protection of financial information
Export Control Laws: Federal regulations controlling the export of sensitive information and technology to foreign parties
Contract Formation Requirements: Common law principles governing valid contract creation including offer, acceptance, and consideration
State Trade Secret Laws: State-specific variations on trade secret protection that may supplement or differ from federal law
State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment relationships and restrictions on employee confidentiality obligations
Patent Laws: Federal laws governing protection of inventions and innovations that may intersect with confidential information
Copyright Laws: Federal laws protecting original works of authorship that may be included in confidential materials
