National Labor Relations Act (NLRA): Federal law governing labor relations and protecting employees' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law providing uniform protection for trade secrets and allowing companies to file civil lawsuits in federal court
Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA): Model law adopted by most states that provides framework for trade secret protection at state level
Copyright Act: Federal law protecting original works of authorship and intellectual property rights
Patent Act: Federal law governing the protection of inventions and innovative processes
Trademark Act (Lanham Act): Federal law protecting trademarks, service marks, and trade dress
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing the formation, interpretation, and enforcement of contracts
Non-Compete Agreements: State-specific restrictions and requirements for enforcing non-compete clauses in employment contracts
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal law addressing unauthorized access to computers and networks, often relevant in cases of data theft
First Amendment Rights: Constitutional protections for freedom of speech that may limit certain restrictions on former employees
State Defamation Laws: State-specific laws protecting against false statements that harm reputation or business interests
Tortious Interference Laws: State laws protecting against intentional interference with business relationships or contracts
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for wage, overtime pay, and other employment practices
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): Contractual obligations regarding confidentiality and protection of proprietary information
