Technology

Frustrated judge tosses case with fake AI citations, references to Ray Bradbury’s ‘Fahrenheit 451’

References to author Ray Bradbury’s 1953 dystopian book Fahrenheit 451, fake citations and “out-of-left-field” references to ancient libraries has prompted a New York federal judge to terminate a case because of a lawyer’s repeated misuse of artificial intelligence.

Feb 9, 2026 10:31 AM CST

Are more clients turning to artificial intelligence for legal advice?

Lawyers who worry about artificial intelligence and its potential pitfalls are pointing to another problem—its increasing use by their clients.

Feb 9, 2026 9:48 AM CST

USC Gould Law students protest Homeland Security recruiters at virtual job fair

A virtual recruiting event hosted by the University of Southern California Gould School of Law will include representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, despite an open letter circulated by students protesting the inclusion of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.

Feb 4, 2026 1:33 PM CST

Should AI companies be held liable for deepfakes? Plaintiffs in new suits say yes

Amid the increasing spread of deepfakes, plaintiffs in recent litigation are shifting their focus to artificial intelligence companies.

Feb 4, 2026 11:09 AM CST

New group focuses on judges’ use of artificial intelligence

A new consortium aims to bring together state and federal judges to boost their knowledge of artificial intelligence.

Feb 2, 2026 1:37 PM CST

Jurors are as attentive, engaged during online proceedings as those in courtroom, study finds

As more courts turn to remote proceedings, a new study has found that jurors who deliberate online may be just as attentive, engaged and fair-minded as those who meet face-to-face, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Jan 29, 2026 9:40 AM CST

Firms may have to embrace changes in billing methods to succeed, new report says

This may be the last year that law firms can expect billing rate increases to drive financial stability, according to a new survey of more than 800 senior finance and legal professionals in large firms across North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Jan 27, 2026 1:41 PM CST

Scammers solicit gift card purchases posing as district attorney

The Santa Barbara County district attorney’s office in California has alerted the public to scammers posing as the district attorney through emails and text messages.

Jan 27, 2026 11:39 AM CST

How important is operational intelligence in today’s AI-enabled corporate legal department?

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Matteo Pagani, the founder and CEO of Co-Flo Enterprise, an iManage strategic technology partner.

Jan 27, 2026 8:28 AM CST

Parents say teens are addicted to social media. Now, a jury will decide

Parents who contend social media is harmful to youths will make their argument in court this week when the first of several high-profile social media addiction lawsuits against Meta, TikTok and YouTube goes to trial. These suits will test the proposition of whether social media causes psychological harm, which could have profound implications for the industry along with ordinary consumers.

Jan 26, 2026 11:45 AM CST

Crypto platform accused of trying to intimidate lawyers suing it

A cryptocurrency platform being sued in New York is now accused of trying to intimidate the lawyers representing the plaintiffs in the case against them, according to Law.com.

Jan 23, 2026 10:22 AM CST

A practical guide to trust and estates drafting software

Transactional lawyers spend significant amounts of time working with documents. When drafting legal documents, precision matters; and ensuring that statutory and technical requirements are satisfied is essential.

Jan 22, 2026 1:48 PM CST

Are lawyers ‘extra careful’ about avoiding hallucinated cases? No, insurance coverage attorney says

For the past year and a half, Dan D. Kohane has been writing LinkedIn posts about judges’ opinions blasting—and often sanctioning—lawyers who filed court briefs replete with AI-hallucinated cases.

Jan 22, 2026 11:48 AM CST

The Curiosity Prompt: One question that reduces AI risk and improves lawyer competence

There is one technique this former BigLaw attorney teaches that consistently improves accuracy, reduces hallucinations, and helps lawyers stay firmly within their ethical boundaries regarding artificial intelligence. She calls it the Curiosity Prompt.

Jan 21, 2026 2:12 PM CST

Online, part-time JD program launches at Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law

The Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law launched its online and part-time JD program this month.

Jan 20, 2026 1:03 PM CST