Federal Trade Secret Laws: Primary federal legislation including the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) of 2016 and Economic Espionage Act of 1996, which provide federal protection for trade secrets and remedies for misappropriation
State Trade Secret Laws: State-level protections including the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) and state-specific variations that govern trade secret protection at the state level
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws governing patents, copyrights, trademarks, and digital rights including the Patent Act, Copyright Act, and Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
Employment Laws: State-specific employment regulations, whistleblower protection laws, and DTSA whistleblower immunity provisions that affect how NDAs can be applied in employment contexts
Contract Laws: State-specific contract laws, Statute of Frauds requirements, and consideration requirements that govern the formation and enforcement of contracts including NDAs
Recent NDA Restrictions: Modern state-specific restrictions on NDAs, such as California's limitations on NDAs in sexual harassment cases and restrictions on non-compete provisions
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulations such as HIPAA for healthcare technology, financial regulations for fintech, and data protection regulations that may affect NDA terms
Securities Laws: Federal and state securities laws that must be considered when the protected information could affect public trading or securities markets
