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Courts Crack Down on Lawyers Misusing AI-Generated Citations

Courts Crack Down on Lawyers Misusing AI-Generated Citations
U.S. judges are issuing stern warnings and hefty sanctions against attorneys who rely on generative AI for legal research without proper verification. Judges such as Nancy Miller and Marina Garcia Marmolejo emphasize that the duty to correct AI‑generated errors lies with the counsel, not the court. High‑profile cases, including a Florida lawyer fined over $85,000, illustrate the courts' growing intolerance for careless AI use. Legal experts urge attorneys to treat AI tools as supplemental aids, not replacements for diligent research, to avoid costly penalties and preserve judicial efficiency. Leia mais →