Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) 2016: Federal law providing uniform protection for trade secrets across the US, including definitions of trade secrets and remedies for misappropriation
Economic Espionage Act: Federal criminal law that prohibits trade secret theft and economic espionage, providing criminal penalties for violations
Freedom of Information Act: Federal law requiring disclosure of government information, relevant if one party is a government contractor
Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA): Model law adopted by most states that provides consistent state-level protection for trade secrets and defines misappropriation
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, consideration requirements, statutes of limitations, and remedies for breach
Common Law Contract Principles: Legal principles developed through court decisions covering contract formation, reasonableness of restrictions, and consideration requirements
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements such as HIPAA for healthcare or GLBA for financial services that may affect confidentiality obligations
Blue Pencil Doctrine: Legal principle allowing courts to modify or remove unreasonable contract provisions while keeping the rest of the agreement intact
Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing: Implied covenant in all contracts requiring parties to act honestly and fairly in contract performance and enforcement
Third-Party Disclosure Rules: Legal principles governing when and how confidential information can be shared with third parties and the obligations of those parties
