Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) 2016: Federal law providing uniform standards for trade secret protection and allowing companies to file trade secret cases in federal court
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law criminalizing trade secret theft and protecting against economic espionage
Securities Exchange Act: Federal law governing securities trading and relevant if the real estate transaction involves publicly traded companies
Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA): State-level legislation providing framework for trade secret protection, adopted by most states with variations
State Real Estate Disclosure Laws: State-specific requirements regarding what information must be disclosed in real estate transactions
State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract enforceability, particularly regarding NDAs
Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in real estate transactions, which may affect what information can be disclosed
Environmental Regulations: Federal and state laws requiring disclosure of environmental conditions and hazards
SEC Regulations: Federal securities regulations affecting disclosure requirements for publicly traded companies involved in real estate transactions
Antitrust Laws: Federal and state laws preventing anti-competitive behavior in commercial transactions
Confidential Information Scope: Legal requirements for defining protected information including property details, financial information, market analysis, development plans, and tenant information
Confidentiality Exceptions: Legal provisions for excluding previously known information, publicly available information, and legally required disclosures from confidentiality obligations
Statute of Limitations: State-specific time limits for bringing legal action related to breach of NDA
Contract Essential Elements: Legal requirements for valid contracts including consideration, term, termination, remedies, jurisdiction, and severability clauses
