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
Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA): Model law adopted by most states that provides consistent state-level protection for trade secrets and defines remedies for their misappropriation
U.S. Copyright Act: Federal law (17 U.S.C.) protecting original works of authorship and defining copyright ownership, duration, and enforcement
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing digital copyright issues and providing protection for digital content
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, including requirements for consideration, capacity, mutual assent, and enforceability
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing employment standards including minimum wage, overtime pay, and employment relationships that may affect writer agreements
First Amendment Considerations: Constitutional protections for freedom of speech that may impact the scope and enforceability of NDAs, including public interest exceptions
State-Specific Statutes of Limitations: Time limits set by each state for bringing legal actions related to contract breaches and trade secret misappropriation
State-Specific NDA Regulations: Particular requirements and restrictions for NDAs that vary by state, such as California's specific limitations on confidentiality agreements
Patent Act: Federal law governing patents that may be relevant when NDAs cover potentially patentable information or innovations
Lanham Act: Federal trademark law that may be relevant when NDAs cover branding, trademarks, or other commercial identifiers
