Louisiana Non-Disclosure Agreement PDF
Louisiana at a glance: Trade Secret Law: Louisiana Uniform Trade Secrets Act, La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1431 et seq. · Non-Compete Statute: La. Rev. Stat. § 23:921 — requires specified parishes · Legal System: Civil law tradition (unique among US states)
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Non-Disclosure Agreements in Louisiana
Louisiana enforces NDAs under its own civil law tradition, distinct from the common law approach used in most other states. Louisiana has adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act to protect confidential business information.
Louisiana's non-compete statute requires that any geographic restriction specify the parishes (or portions of them) where the restriction applies, which can affect how confidentiality and non-compete provisions are drafted together.
Louisiana Non-Disclosure Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Louisiana Rule |
|---|---|
| Trade Secret Law | Louisiana Uniform Trade Secrets Act, La. Rev. Stat. § 51:1431 et seq. |
| Non-Compete Statute | La. Rev. Stat. § 23:921 — requires specified parishes |
| Legal System | Civil law tradition (unique among US states) |
| Notarization | Not required for standard NDAs |
| Typical Duration | 1–5 years; indefinite for trade secrets |
Louisiana Legal Requirements
- Restrictions must be reasonable in scope, time, and specifically named geographic parishes.
- Must protect a legitimate business interest such as trade secrets or confidential information.
- Cannot prevent disclosure of illegal conduct or activity protected under federal labor law.
- Trade secret claims must meet the statutory definition under Louisiana law.
Louisiana Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Louisiana legal resources or your state legislature's official website.