Reuters reports that the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sanctioned two lawyers over briefs containing nonexistent AI-generated cases, issuing $2,500 sanctions, six-month practice suspensions, and future AI-use disclosure obligations. The practical takeaway for litigators is: AI use is allowed, but courts are treating verification and candor as non-delegable duties. This is another signal that firms need written AI review workflows, not informal “check the output” habits.
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