Mark Clews

When the smoke clears, the investigation begins. Based in California, we face the ongoing threat of wildfires. The most recent major incidents, the Palisades and Eaton fires in January 2025, burned approximately 37,000 acres, claimed 30 lives, and destroyed more than 16,000 structures across Los Angeles County. Thanks to the heroic efforts of firefighters and other first responders, these fires were eventually contained.

Best Practices The proliferation of remote work has created, and will continue to create, risks for trade-secret protection with long-term consequences. Person illustrated working from home during coronavirus quarantine outbreak. Companies face an unprecedented new normal—which may last for months or prove permanent—of a fully or partially remote workforce.

Commentary The proliferation of remote work has created, and will continue to create, risks for trade-secret protection with long-term consequences Person illustrated working from home during coronavirus quarantine outbreak. Companies face an unprecedented new normal—which may last for months or prove permanent—of a fully or partially remote workforce.