Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law enacted in 2016 that provides uniform federal protection for trade secrets and allows companies to file civil lawsuits in federal court for trade secret misappropriation
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law from 1996 that criminalizes trade secret theft and provides protection against economic espionage
Federal Rules of Evidence: Rules governing trade secret evidence handling and protection in federal courts
Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA): Model law adopted by most states that provides uniform standards for trade secret protection and enforcement at the state level
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment relationships and workplace confidentiality
HIPAA: Federal law protecting confidentiality of medical information and healthcare data
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Federal law requiring financial institutions to protect customers' sensitive financial information
GDPR Compliance: EU regulation with extraterritorial effect requiring protection of EU residents' personal data
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employees' rights to discuss working conditions and engage in collective action
Whistleblower Protection Laws: Federal and state laws protecting employees who report illegal activities from retaliation
Employee Mobility Rights: Laws governing employees' rights to change employers and use general knowledge and skills
Contract Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles including consideration, reasonableness, and enforceability requirements
First Amendment Considerations: Constitutional protections for free speech that may limit scope of confidentiality obligations
Public Policy Exceptions: Legal doctrine preventing enforcement of confidentiality provisions that violate public policy
