Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing insider trading and disclosure obligations for directors, crucial for defining handling of material non-public information
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002: Federal legislation establishing corporate governance standards and financial disclosure requirements that directors must comply with
Defend Trade Secrets Act 2016: Federal law providing uniform federal protection for trade secrets, including remedies and whistleblower protections
Economic Espionage Act 1996: Federal criminal law protecting trade secrets from theft or unauthorized disclosure
State Trade Secret Laws: State-specific laws protecting confidential business information and trade secrets, varying by jurisdiction
State Corporate Governance Laws: State-level regulations governing director conduct and corporate management responsibilities
Fiduciary Duty Laws: State laws defining directors' fiduciary obligations including duties of care, loyalty, and confidentiality
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies for breach
Common Law Fiduciary Duties: Court-established principles regarding directors' duties of care, loyalty, and confidentiality
Corporate Opportunity Doctrine: Legal principle preventing directors from personally taking advantage of business opportunities that should belong to the corporation
Business Judgment Rule: Legal principle protecting directors' good faith business decisions from court scrutiny
SEC Regulations: Federal securities regulations governing disclosure requirements and insider trading rules
Stock Exchange Requirements: Listing requirements and governance standards imposed by stock exchanges on listed companies and their directors
Whistleblower Protection Laws: Federal and state laws protecting directors who report violations to government authorities
Copyright Act: Federal law protecting original works of authorship, relevant for confidential corporate materials
Patent Act: Federal law protecting inventions and innovations, relevant for confidential technical information
Trademark Laws: Federal and state laws protecting corporate brands and marks that directors must keep confidential
