California was the first state to approve regulatory guidance for attorney use of generative AI, releasing its “Practical Guidance for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law” in November 2023. The California State Bar has characterized this guidance as “guiding principles rather than best practices,” reflecting the rapidly evolving nature of AI technology.
Arkansas Bar Association AI Guidance # The Arkansas Bar Association has not yet issued formal guidance specifically addressing artificial intelligence use in legal practice. Arkansas attorneys must apply existing Rules of Professional Conduct to AI tools.
Alaska Bar Association AI Guidance # The Alaska Bar Association has not yet issued formal guidance specifically addressing artificial intelligence use in legal practice. Alaska attorneys must apply existing Rules of Professional Conduct to AI tools.
Beyond Sanctions: The Malpractice Dimension of AI Hallucinations # Court sanctions for AI-generated fake citations have dominated headlines since Mata v. Avianca. But sanctions are only the visible tip of a much larger iceberg. The deeper exposure lies in professional malpractice liability, claims by clients whose cases were harmed by AI-generated errors that their attorneys failed to catch.
The Epidemic in Numbers # AI-generated fake legal citations have become a crisis in American courts. What began as an isolated incident in 2023 has exploded into a systemic problem threatening the integrity of legal proceedings.