Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) 2016: Federal law providing nationwide protection for trade secrets and including whistleblower immunity provisions. Critical for defining scope of trade secret protection in the contract.

Economic Espionage Act 1996: Federal criminal law that defines trade secrets and criminalizes their theft. Important for understanding the criminal implications of trade secret misappropriation.

Patent Law (35 U.S.C.): Federal law governing patent rights and protection of inventions. Relevant for maintaining patent rights and distinguishing between patented information and trade secrets.

Copyright Law (17 U.S.C.): Federal law protecting original works of authorship. Essential for protecting software, documentation, and other creative works covered in the contract.

Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA): State-level model law adopted by most states defining trade secrets and remedies. Provides state-specific protections and enforcement mechanisms.

State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies. Important for ensuring contract validity and enforceability.

National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employee rights and collective bargaining. Must be considered when drafting provisions affecting employee rights and communications.

State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment relationships, including at-will employment provisions and worker protections.

Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific laws such as HIPAA for healthcare and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act for financial services that may affect confidentiality requirements.

Common Law Principles: Established legal precedents and principles regarding contract formation, interpretation, and enforcement in proprietary information agreements.