"The reputational concern is that it tells the court you didn't read the case and you didn't cite check your brief. Firms are now getting sanctioned for it so there is an economic concern as well."
"Rule number one from first year of law school is don't cite fictional cases. Somebody manually has to go and look at every case and every quote, and make sure that it's there."
"In some ways, that's not new. What's just new is the allure of the [AI] shortcut, you know?"
Law firms face reputational risks and potential sanctions due to AI hallucinations in court filings. Leaders emphasize the importance of thorough citation checks, a long-standing practice in legal work. The reliance on AI shortcuts is seen as a new challenge, but the fundamental need for accuracy remains unchanged. Manual verification of cases and quotes is essential to maintain credibility and uphold the firm's brand integrity.
Read at Above the Law
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