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Mar 17

Fabricating Cases in Court Filings: A Costly Error.

In a recent legal proceeding concerning the submission of briefs that cited non-existent cases, two attorneys were directed to provide a thorough expl

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In a recent legal proceeding concerning the submission of briefs that cited non-existent cases, two attorneys were directed to provide a thorough explanation to the court. The directive specifically required them to clarify "whether they used generative AI to write the briefs."

The lawyers responded by claiming that the court order itself was "void on its face." As a result, they have initially been assessed a penalty of $15,000 each, in addition to a substantial list of associated costs and fees that are anticipated to accumulate significantly.

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