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Hallucinated Law vs. the Duty to Verify
In the recent CBA Record article, Can Himmel Stem the Tsunami of AI Slop?, the question of whether an attorney’s duty to report opposing counsel’s misconduct is triggered for filing documents with AI-generated…
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Unsung Hero
It has been a pleasure to work with Victor Salas in the Louis L. Biro Law Library. Victor has been a part of the Law Library for more than 20 years. He’s filled…
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Flood of AI-Related Sanctions Persist
A Cook County Circuit Court imposed a monumental sanction against a big law firm to close out 2025.[1] In a post-trial motion, the CHA’s brief included fourteen instances of misrepresented legal propositions; the…
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Navigating the Anthropic CEO’s Technological Adolescence
In his expansive new essay, The Adolescence of Technology, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei trades the typical Silicon Valley jargon of “disruption” for a more existential metaphor: humanity is currently a teenager who has…
Partial book cover of “Burton’s Legal Thesaurus, 6th Edition.” The design features a deep blue and black abstract background with curved gradients. At the top, text reads “Over 30 Percent New Words Added.” The title “Burton’s Legal Thesaurus” appears in large serif lettering at the center, with a note above it stating “6th Edition.” Beneath the title is a subtitle describing it as the first and only reference book of its kind in the history of law, with a foreword by the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas. Additional text notes the book’s 40th year in publication. At the bottom is the author’s name, William C. Burton, along with the LexisNexis logo.
New Terms Entered the Legal Lexicon in 2025
According to a recent ABA Journal article, “vampire law” and “vibe coding” are among the top 2025 legal words.[1] A Select Committee on Terminology from Burton’s Legal Thesaurus updates the legal lexicon every…
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The Price of Carelessness: Big Law Sanctioned for AI Miscues
In a significant ruling, an Illinois trial court sanctioned a legal team following a $24 million verdict against the defendant, stemming from misconduct related to the submission of false legal citations and factual…
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AI as a Product: The Next Frontier in Product Liability Law
AI transformed from a niche technology into a ubiquitous, often-cloying presence in our daily lives. From chatbots offering mental health support to autonomous vehicles navigating city streets, AI systems increasingly make decisions that…
A dystopian, Orwellian-themed courtroom scene illustrating the proposed Federal Rule of Evidence 901(c), which addresses the authentication of deepfake evidence. The setting is dark and oppressive, with towering surveillance screens showing distorted faces and glitching video feeds. In the center, a large emergency-style glass case labeled 'BREAK IN CASE OF TSUNAMI DEEPFAKE' is mounted on a wall. Hanging off to the side of the case is a judge’s gavel, positioned as if it is meant to be used to break the glass. Inside the case is a glowing document titled 'Rule 901(c)'. A faceless judge looms above the courtroom, surrounded by bureaucratic enforcers in identical uniforms. A defendant stands alone, confused, while a video of them plays on a screen—its authenticity in question. The walls are adorned with propaganda posters reading 'TRUTH IS VERIFIED' and 'SEEING IS NOT BELIEVING'. The atmosphere is eerie and authoritarian, evoking themes of surveillance, control, and the fragility of truth in the age of AI.
A Deepfake Evidentiary Rule (Just in Case)
The legal profession has been anticipating a “tsunami of deepfake evidence”[1] dropping into exhibit lists.[2] A 2023 New York Times article revealed that the widespread availability of free or inexpensive apps for creating…
The setting is surreal and oppressive, with towering, distorted architecture and shadowy lighting. A judge with an unreadable expression sits high above, almost lost in the gloom, examining a flickering, cryptic digital screen filled with AI-generated data. A humanoid robot, expressionless and bureaucratic, presents the evidence, while a human expert witness appears confused and powerless. The courtroom is filled with faceless observers, and the walls are covered in tangled wires and legal documents. A banner reading 'Rule 707: AI Evidence Must Meet Daubert Standards' hangs crookedly, partially obscured by shadows. The atmosphere is eerie, dreamlike, and filled with a sense of alienation and helplessness.
Proposed New FRE 707
On June 10, 2025, the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules Committee”)[1] reviewed the report from its Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules (“Advisory Committee”), among other things.[2] A proposed amendment to…
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A Journal Editor's Tips for Journal Submissions
Over the course of the past two years, I have been making mental notes of missteps that authors have made when submitting articles to the International Journal of Legal Information. Based on these…
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