Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3): Federal tax code requirements governing non-profit organizations' operations and maintaining tax-exempt status
Federal Antitrust Laws: Sherman Act and Clayton Act provisions regulating competition and monopolistic practices that must be considered in non-compete agreements
Federal Trade Commission Regulations: Federal regulations governing fair competition and consumer protection that may impact non-compete terms
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal law providing uniform protection for trade secrets, relevant for confidentiality provisions in non-compete agreements
State Non-Compete Statutes: State-specific laws governing the enforceability and limitations of non-compete agreements, varying by jurisdiction
State Non-Profit Regulations: State-specific laws governing non-profit organizations' operations and compliance requirements
State Trade Secret Laws: State-specific protections for trade secrets that complement federal law and inform confidentiality provisions
State Charitable Organization Laws: State regulations specifically governing charitable organizations' operations and compliance
Reasonableness Standards: Legal standards requiring non-compete agreements to have reasonable duration, geographic scope, and scope of prohibited activities
Public Benefit Considerations: Legal requirement to balance competitive restrictions with the non-profit's charitable purpose and public benefit mission
