Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law from 2016 that provides uniform federal protection for trade secrets and allows companies to file civil lawsuits in federal court for trade secret misappropriation
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law that criminalizes the theft or misappropriation of trade secrets for the benefit of foreign powers or economic advantage
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Federal law that may impact how confidential information is handled when dealing with government contracts or public entities
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: State-level legislation (adopted by most states with variations) that provides framework for trade secret protection and enforcement at the state level
State Construction Laws: State-specific regulations governing construction activities, permits, and contractor relationships that may affect confidentiality obligations
OSHA Regulations: Federal safety standards that may intersect with confidentiality requirements, particularly regarding safety procedures and incident reporting
Environmental Protection Regulations: Federal and state environmental laws that may affect what information can be kept confidential versus what must be disclosed
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law that protects workers' rights to discuss certain working conditions, which may limit scope of confidentiality agreements
Whistleblower Protection Laws: Federal and state laws that protect individuals who report violations of law, which must be explicitly carved out in NDAs
Architectural Works Copyright Protection: Federal copyright law specifically protecting architectural works, designs, and plans that may be subject to the NDA
Contract Law Fundamentals: Basic contract law principles including consideration, enforceability, reasonableness of restrictions, and duration limitations
Dispute Resolution Framework: Legal framework for handling disputes, including injunctive relief provisions, damages calculations, and enforcement mechanisms
