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Nov. 24, 2025

AI, ethics, and the lawyer's duty after Noland v. Land of the Free

Noland v. Land of the Free makes clear: AI can assist, but lawyers remain fully accountable for every word they file.

Reza Torkzadeh

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AI, ethics, and the lawyer's duty after <i>Noland v. Land of the Free</i>
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The rapid rise of generative AI has forced every jurisdiction in the country to confront a new truth: technology may accelerate legal work, but it does not dilute the lawyer's duties. In September 2025, the California Court of Appeal issued the state's first published decision on AI misuse in legal filings -- Noland v. Land of the Free, L.P. -- and the court's message was unmistakable: AI does not lessen a lawyer's responsibilities. It raises the stakes.

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