Abstract - This article examines the problem of fabricated or hallucinated citations in legal briefs, focusing on the recent federal decision in Johnson v. Dunn as a case study. That decision highlights the risks when lawyers...more
8/18/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Attorney Misconduct ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Innovative Technology ,
Judicial Authority ,
Law Practice Management ,
Legal Ethics ,
Legal Project Management ,
Legal Technology ,
Popular ,
Professional Responsibility ,
Sanctions ,
Technology-Assisted Review
The Johnson v. Dunn sanctions order proves that firm policies and experience aren’t enough—only rigorous verification prevents AI citation disasters...more
8/1/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Attorney Malpractice ,
Citations ,
Depositions ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Law Firm Partners ,
Legal Ethics ,
Legal Project Management ,
Legal Technology ,
Professional Responsibility ,
Risk Management ,
Sanctions
Why professional responsibility demands we use AI as a tool—not a substitute—for legal thinking and decision-making. AI is transforming legal practice at breakneck speed. Generative AI tools promise unprecedented efficiency...more
7/11/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Automation Systems ,
Discovery ,
e-Discovery Professionals ,
Electronically Stored Information ,
Legal Ethics ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Professional Responsibility ,
Young Lawyers
Consideration of ethical and professional issues raised by Florida attorneys use of AI, including the following:
- Florida Bar Ethics Opinion 24-1 (01/19/24). (Copy to be provided for download.) Overview of the opinion...more
5/24/2024
/ Advisory Opinions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Civility ,
Client Representation ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Duty of Candor ,
Duty to Disclose ,
Florida ,
Law Firm Associates ,
Law Firm Partners ,
Legal Ethics ,
Legal Technology ,
Misrepresentation ,
Professional Responsibility ,
Rules of Professional Conduct ,
Sanctions ,
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