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ADR Profile

Retired judge Teresa Sanchez-Gordon brings LA vibe to dispute resolution

Teresa Sanchez-Gordon
Alternative Resolution Centers (ARC)

2026-07-21

MCLE

How California's strict AI rules threaten access to justice for public defenders and low income litigants

Jul. 16, 2026

California's proposed attorney ethics rules requiring law...

By Joe Stephens

Les Misérables, Aujourd'hui: Trump immigration policies create the 'scofflaws' they condemn

Jul. 10, 2026

Trump administration immigration policies are not merely ...

By Lizbeth Iniguez, Sergio A. Perez

The United States Space Force: The 6th branch

Jul. 8, 2026

The Space Force is more than America's newest military br...

By Eileen C. Moore


Today's News

Environmental & Energy


Rob Bonta, along with 19 other states and one city claim the rule will allow industries to continue to use the gases which have a greater global warming imp...


9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


A unanimous 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a federal judge failed to adequately investigate an alternate juror who expressed apparent bias befo...


A divided 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an Oregon school district's ban on an educational specialist displaying children's books about gender iden...


Ethics/Professional Responsibility


Sergio Valdovinos Ramirez pleaded guilty to stealing more than $300,000 in client funds to finance a gambling addiction and faces a two-year prison sentence,...


Class Action


U.S. District Judge Edward M. Chen certified two classes of plaintiffs challenging Berkeley's homeless encampment enforcement policies, allowing claims over ...


Constitutional Law


A Los Angeles judge sent claims against Roblox and Microsoft to arbitration but kept claims against Epic Games in court, finding differing evidence about whe...


Columns

The 2025 federalization of the California National Guard sparked legal questions over military authority while underscoring th...


Technology

Beyond hallucinations: Is it time to recalibrate?

Jul. 22, 2026
By Karin Schwartz

The legal profession's AI conversation began with fictional cases; its next challenge is defining what responsible use looks l...


Environmental & Energy

With great power comes great responsibility

Jul. 21, 2026
By Soovya Nagin, Kipp Mueller

California's public utilities must do more than check compliance boxes--they must embrace a culture of prevention and accounta...



Verdicts & Settlements

Auto v. Bicycle Leah Hickey v. Rebecca Harr... $8,472,008
Excessive Force K'aun Green v. City of San ... $8,000,000
Product Liability Elijah Whetzel v. Asmodus, ... $8,000,000
Wage and Hour Erich Tran, an individual, ... $4,000,000
Auto v. Auto Cornelius Porter III v. Pre... $1,800,000
Fire Hailee Erikson, et al. v. C... $1,500,000
Wage and Hour Thomas Foster Byler III, in... $1,327,500
Wage and Hour Gary E. Foster, an individu... $1,100,000
Auto v. Pedestrian John Doe v. Roe Driver, Roe... $1,000,000
Wage and Hour David Heath, individually, ... $950,000

On the Move

Sheppard

Jul. 17, 2026


Alina Litoshyk Adams joined Sheppard as a partner in San Diego.

Adams leads technology transactions across the life sciences, biotechnology, materials science, and complex service delivery industries. Her work spans patent and trade secret licensing, research and development collaborations, clinical trial agreements, sponsored research agreements, material transfer agreements, and supply, distribution, and manufacturing arrangements across the full product lifecycle, from early-stage research and development through commercialization. She also advises on IP licensing in adjacent technology sectors, including digital healthcare, AI-optimized semiconductor technology, food and beverage, and agriculture. In addition, Adams counsels clients on the IP aspects of mergers & acquisitions and strategic investments, drawing on her experience with advanced therapeutics, diagnostics, and immune-enhancing technologies.


Details

Sheppard has 1251 attorneys in 16 offices including Century City, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Del Mar and San Diego. Among the law firm’s key practice areas are Litigation, employment, trusts & estates, real estate, corporate. The firm’s website is sheppard.com

Featured Content


Community News

The Association of Southern California Defense Counsel honored Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Ruth A. Kwan, defense attorney Robert A. Morgenstern and trial lawyer Deborah Chang at its 2026 Hall of Fame Awards, recognizing their contributions to California's civil justice system through judicial service, advocacy and professional leadership.




Daily Appellate Report

Torts

Quinn v. Coulton

Trial court properly excluded uphill neighbors' strict liability claim for collapsed retaining wall against downhill neighbors because there were no allegations or evidence of excavation.


Consumer Law

Mata v. Digital Recognition Network, Inc.

Standing for private cause of action under Automated License Plate Recognition statute requires showing an actual harm caused by a violation of the statute, not merely a violation.


Family Law

Marriage of G.E. and I.D.

Family court could not dismiss domestic violence restraining order petition for docket management reasons without reaching the merits.


Employment Law

Seagraves v. Washington State Department of Children Youth and Families

District court properly dismissed former Washington State employees' claims for reinstatement following their dismissal for failure to adhere to the COVID19 vaccination mandate.


Criminal Law and Procedure

U.S. v. Colar

District court's failure to investigate juror's potential bias based upon juror's prejudgment of the defense at voir dire deprived defendant of his Sixth Amendment right to an impartial j...