In this unpub from 4/3, a pro per cites fictitious cases, but is not sanctioned. The court concludes:It is a serious and sanctionable action to cite fictitious cases on appeal. All parties, whether self-represented or not, must strive to include proper legal authorities in support of their arguments. Blind reliance on cases generated by artificial
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Fourth Circuit Loses at Supreme Court With Every Ruling Reversed
Bloomberg Law has US Courts Cautiously Experiment With AI to Speed Up Their WorkThe First, Fifth, and Federal circuits are looking into possible uses of AI. For example, the Fifth Circuit is testing whether AI can make initial evaluations on motions for extensions of time or determine whether a party filed an appeal in
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York Court Rejects Litigant’s AI Avatar During Oral Argument
AZ Supreme Court’s New “Reporters” Aren’t Human Arizona’s highest court has unveiled AI-generated avatars Daniel and Victoria to deliver court news. KVOA reports these digital personas will explain cases and decisions on the court’s website and social media. “We want to help you understand the court and its decisions better and make sure you
Law.com has 7th Circuit Chief Judge Diane Sykes to Take Senior Status — Sykes, who joined the Seventh Circuit in 2004 after serving on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, was reportedly on President Donald Trump’s shortlist of judges to replace Justice Antonin Scalia.
The front page of the LA Times on Saturday had Their community in ashes, the Palisades Symphony finds solace in music featuring Justice Helen Bendix, “one of the 16 members of the symphony and the chorale who had lost their homes.” And the Opinion section of the LA Times on Sunday had Editorial: Finally, the Supreme
The Recorder has Davis Wright Tremaine Turns to Gen AI to Teach Its Associates Legal Writing — The firm’s proprietary software DWT Prose gives writing recommendations based on the work product of the firm’s experienced attorneys.
The DJ reports Retired Justice Kennedy urges civility at 9th Circuit conference — Senior 9th U.S. Circuit Judge Mary M. Schroeder also paid tribute to the late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.On an evening that featured a heartfelt tribute to former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who died last December, former Justice Anthony M.
