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Found Another One: Court Sanctions Both Local and Lead Counsel for AI-Generated Case Citations 

Brett Trout

While AI promises efficiency and cost savings, a recent case in the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of including unverified AI-generated content in court filings. The court discovered that eight of those cases did not exist. Walmart Inc. &

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How to Write a Case Brief: The Ultimate Cheatsheet

Clio

These are often used as a study aid in law school, but they can be used by practicing attorneys to better understand the implications of case law. Remember: The most important element of a case brief is the thought you put into it, so do not expect to be using AI for this purpose.

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The 7 Funny and Weird Supreme Court Cases of All Time

MatterSuite

The Supreme Court Has the Final Say on Matters Shaping the Nation, But the Path There Isn’t Always Easy. Even the legal systems and structures devised to uphold law and order at times pave the way to outcomes that are confusing at best, but such decisions serve an important role within the overall framework of the law.

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“Volitional Conduct” Doctrine Helps DistroKid Defeat Copyright Infringement Claim–White v. DistroKid

Eric Goldman

White now claims that DistroKid infringed his copyrights to the beats, both directly and indirectly (the court dismissed the indirect claims last year). DistroKid defends against the direct copyright infringement claim using the volitional conduct argument. The court summarizes the doctrine (comparing the Cablevision and EMI v.

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AI Hallucinations: a Costly Mistake for Lawyers

Clio

Weve written extensively on how lawyers can use AI responsibly and, as yet another court decision is released addressing lawyers use of AI, its never been more important to understand the risks and limitations of AI use. The AI platform generated citationsbut, it turns out, they werent real cases.

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How a Motion for Change of Venue Affects Your Case

Clio

With Clio Manage, you can access case details, manage documents, and stay connected with clients from anywhere. A motion for a change of venue is a legal request where a case is transferred from one court jurisdiction to another to ensure a fair trial and avoid bias or undue influence. Let us show you around book a demo today !

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Section 230 Applies to Employee’s Post on Government-Operated Internal Message Board–Montanino v. New York City Dep’t of Sanitation

Eric Goldman

The Sanitation Department successfully defended on Section 230 grounds: ICS Provider. Relevant case law has held that an employer who provides employees with access through its internal computer system is an interactive computer service provider and among the class of parties potentially immune under the CDA.”

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