In a defamation case involving MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, lawyers faced scrutiny for using artificial intelligence to draft a brief that contained nearly thirty defective citations, including misquotes and references to non-existent cases. Judge Nina Wang ordered the attorneys to justify their actions, with the possibility of sanctions and disciplinary proceedings for violating professional conduct rules. Kachouroff, the lead counsel, admitted during a hearing that AI was used in the brief, raising concerns about accountability and accuracy in legal submissions.
Kachouroff admitted to using AI in a brief with nearly thirty defective citations, leading to potential sanctions and disciplinary proceedings.
Judge Nina Wang noted that the brief included misquotes, misrepresentations of law, and citations to fictitious cases.
Both attorneys had to explain their errors and justify why they shouldn't face sanctions or disciplinary actions regarding their professional conduct.
Kachouroff's lack of explanation for the inaccuracies and his eventual admission about using AI raised concerns about legal standards.
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