Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) 2016: Federal law 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 with the intent to benefit foreign powers or cause economic harm
Freedom of Information Act: Federal law that may impact NDAs involving government entities, requiring consideration of public disclosure requirements and exemptions
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: State-level legislation adopted by most states that provides consistent state protection for trade secrets and defines trade secret misappropriation
State Property Laws: State-specific laws governing property rights, transfers, and protections that vary by jurisdiction
State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Statutes of Limitations: Time limits set by state law for bringing legal actions related to contract breaches or trade secret violations
Real Estate Disclosure Laws: State-specific requirements for disclosing property conditions and material facts in real estate transactions
Zoning Regulations: Local laws governing property use, development, and restrictions that may affect property-related confidential information
Environmental Protection Laws: Federal and state regulations regarding environmental impacts and requirements that may need to be considered in property-related NDAs
Contract Formation Requirements: Legal elements necessary for valid contract creation including offer, acceptance, and consideration
Reasonableness Doctrine: Legal principle requiring NDA restrictions to be reasonable in scope, duration, and geographic coverage to be enforceable
