Virginia Attorneys Face Scrutiny for Alleged AI Misuse in Citing Fictitious Cases

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2023 Annual Report from Supreme Court

In his 2023 annual report, Supreme Court Justice John Roberts addressed the growing influence of artificial intelligence within the legal profession. 

The potential risks and rewards of AI in legal research have been a hot topic, especially after the AI tool ChatGPT made headlines last year for passing several law school exams.

However, the use of AI tools in legal research can also lead to significant issues. Michael Cohen, who previously served as an attorney for former President Donald Trump, experienced this firsthand.

His criminal defense lawyer provided citations to cases that were later revealed to be fake. This growing trend of AI-related errors in legal documents has alarmed many in the legal community.

The most recent incident in Virginia is also a reminder of these risks, highlighting the need for caution when relying on AI for legal work.

Fictitious Cases Cited in Virginia

The controversy in Virginia began when the plaintiff’s counsel objected to a protective order granted by U.S. Magistrate Judge Joel C. Hoppe in the case Iovino v. Michael Stapleton Associates, Ltd.