Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Sep. 8, 2026
AI shortcuts can lead to long-term courtroom consequences
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Theresa Traber warned attorneys that careless use of AI can damage their credibility with judges, citing a case in which an AI analysis mischaracterized mediation provisions as requiring arbitration.
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge warned attorneys that careless use of artificial intelligence can cost them more than a favorable ruling -- it can damage their credibility with the court.
Judge Theresa Traber said she recently refused to admit a declaration containing an AI-generated analysis of contracts after attorneys failed to adequately explain how the technology produced its results -- and failed to catch that it had mistaken provisions mentioning mediation for man...
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