What makes Louisiana NDAs different?

Louisiana's § 23:921 strictly requires that non-competes list each parish or county where restrictions apply and limits duration to two years. Failure to list specific parishes typically voids the non-compete.

Are confidentiality clauses subject to the same parish-listing requirement?

No — § 23:921's parish-listing rule applies primarily to non-competes. Pure confidentiality clauses can be drafted with broader scope, though they must remain reasonable.

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Louisiana legal context

Louisiana is a civil-law jurisdiction with unique restrictive-covenant rules under La. R.S. § 23:921, which strictly limits non-competes to enumerated parishes/counties and a maximum of two years. Confidentiality clauses are not subject to the same strict territorial requirements but must still be reasonable. Louisiana adopted UTSA at La. R.S. §§ 51:1431–1439.

Key LA statutes

Louisiana Restrictive Covenants Statute
La. R.S. § 23:921
Strictly limits non-competes — must list specific parishes/counties and cannot exceed two years.
Louisiana Uniform Trade Secrets Act
La. R.S. §§ 51:1431–1439
UTSA-style trade secret framework.
DTSA
18 U.S.C. §§ 1833–1839
Federal whistleblower immunity notice required.

Louisiana-specific considerations

Strict Geographic Requirements
Non-competes must list each specific parish or county where the restriction applies — courts strictly enforce this requirement.
Two-Year Maximum
Non-compete duration cannot exceed two years from termination under § 23:921.
Civil-Law Tradition
Louisiana applies civil-law rules of contractual interpretation that differ from common-law states.