Federal Trade Secrets Act: Federal legislation that provides protection for trade secrets and confidential business information at the national level
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law that creates a uniform federal civil cause of action for trade secret misappropriation
Economic Espionage Act: Criminal law that prohibits theft or misappropriation of trade secrets with the intent to benefit foreign powers
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: Model law adopted by most states that provides framework for trade secret protection at state level
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law governing wages and working conditions, relevant if mentoring involves compensation
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): Federal law protecting privacy of student education records, applicable if mentoring occurs in educational context
State-Specific Contract Laws: Various state laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing privacy and data protection
Professional Standards: Industry-specific regulations and professional codes of conduct that may affect mentoring relationships
Key Contract Elements: Essential components including definition of confidential information, scope, duration, permitted uses, return of materials, exceptions, remedies, and jurisdiction
