Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law enacted in 2016 that provides uniform federal protection for trade secrets and allows companies to file trade secret cases in federal courts
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law from 1996 that criminalizes trade secret theft and provides protection against economic espionage
Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA): Model law adopted by most states that provides consistent state-level protection for trade secrets and defines trade secret misappropriation
Copyright Act: Federal law protecting original works of authorship, including software code and documentation
Patent Act: Federal law protecting novel inventions and technological innovations
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law addressing unauthorized access to computers and data, relevant for protecting digital assets
State Data Breach Notification Laws: State-specific requirements for reporting and handling data breaches involving confidential information
HIPAA: Federal law protecting healthcare data privacy and security, relevant if IT services involve medical information
CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act governing data privacy rights for California residents
GDPR Compliance: European Union data protection regulation that may apply if handling EU resident data
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
Software Licensing Provisions: Legal framework governing software use, distribution, and protection in IT contracts
State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations governing employee confidentiality and non-compete agreements
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employee rights, including limitations on confidentiality requirements that might restrict protected activities
