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S.D.N.Y. sanctions two lawyers over six fabricated citations and sets a verification standard for future filings

A Southern District of New York judge imposed sanctions on two lawyers whose brief cited six cases that do not exist, referring both to the state bar and ordering them to notify their client. The court found the citations were generated by an AI research tool and filed without verification. Sanctions include a monetary penalty and mandatory continuing education. The opinion sets out a verification standard that the court says it will apply to future filings across its docket.

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Key points

  • Penalty reported as $5,000 by Reuters and Law360; Bloomberg Law reports $7,500. ReutersLaw360Bloomberg Law
  • Six of the brief's citations were fabricated; two more misstated holdings. Courthouse News Service
  • Both lawyers were referred to the state bar's disciplinary committee. Above the LawReuters
  • The court ordered the firm to notify its client in writing within seven days. Law360

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