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June 9th, 2023
Lawyers Blame ChatGPT For Tricking Them Into Citing Bogus Case Law
Litigation Partners Tyler Maulsby and Ronald C. Minkoff, and Litigation Associate Ashley Alger are mentioned in articles published by ABC News, Bloomberg News, Courthouse News Service, Law360, Los Angeles Times, New York Daily News, New York Law Journal, and The New York Post. Tyler is quoted in the article, "Lawyer Who Cited Bogus Legal Opinions From ChatGPT Pleads AI Ignorance," published by Courthouse News Service. The article discusses attorney Steven Schwartz's court filings which included fake case citations generated by ChatGPT. Arguing that Mr. Schwartz had not acted in bad faith, Tyler is quoted saying, “There has to be actual knowledge that Mr. Schwartz knew he was providing bad cases ... or that ChatGPT would be providing bad cases."
Read the full Courthouse News Service article here.
Ron is quoted in the article, "‘I Failed Miserably’: Lawyer Who Used ChatGPT in Brief Explains Fake Cases to Judge," published by Bloomberg News. The article discusses Steven Schwartz's embarrassment over the ChatGPT invented cases he cited in a case brief. Ron is quoted saying, "the case is 'schadenfreude for any lawyer,' because lawyers have historically had difficulties with new technology.” Ron adds, "the public embarrassment they've been exposed to is deterrent enough."
Read the full Bloomberg News article here. (Behind Paywall)
Ron is quoted in the article, "Humiliated’ NY lawyer who used ChatGPT for ‘bogus’ court doc profusely apologizes," published by The New York Post. The article discusses Schwartz's recent hearing in which he profusely apologized to the judge over the mishap. Ron is quoted saying, "There was no intention[al] misconduct here. This was the result of ignorance and carelessness. It was not intentional and certainly not in bad faith.”
Read the full The New York Post article here.
Other Quoted
A Federal Judge Ordered OpenAI to Stop Deleting Data
Daniel M. Goldberg is quoted in an Adweek article, which reported that a federal judge has ordered OpenAI to stop deleting output data from ChatGPT. This was part of The New York Times lawsuit, alleging OpenAI engaged in copyright infringement “by using ‘millions’ of articles published by the newspaper to train its AI model, which now directly competes with the Times’ content as a result.” The judge’s order seeks to preserve evidence in the Times’ case. Mr. Goldberg addressed mulitple implications of the order, which requires OpenAI to hold more data than they normally would. "That could make OpenAI more susceptible to security breaches, or shake the trust of consumers who expected their chatbot records to be deleted. There are also potential implications regarding energy use, storage and environmental impact that the judge may not have considered when making the order, Goldberg said." He also noted the order would trigger people's concerns about what it means for working with large tecnology providers.
May 21 2025
Democrat LaMonica McIver Charged: What Punishment Could She Face?
Jeremy Bates is quoted in a Newsweek article on New Jersey U.S. representative LaMonica McIver’s arrest by the Trump administration. She’s accused of allegedly assaulting, resisting, and impeding law enforcement officers in a protest against the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. Amidst the chaos, Ms. McIver appears to have elbowed an officer. Mr. Bates told Newsweek,“‘Ethical prosecutors refrain from bringing charges that are not supported by probable cause. Here, the Mayor of Newark was charged with trespassing. Days later, DOJ dropped that charge. These facts do not inspire confidence.’” Mr. Bates also stated, “‘Before charging anyone with a federal crime, a DOJ lawyer should ask, would this prosecution be in the interest of my true client, the American people? Or is it an act of presidential malice?’” View Article
May 20 2025
In Suits and Ties, Lawyers Protest Trump’s Attacks on the Legal System
The New York Times quotes Ronald C. Minkoff in its coverage of the May 1, 2025 National Law Day of Action, in which approximately 1,500 people in Manhattan protested the U.S. president’s threats against judges, lawyers and the rule of law. Legal groups organized attorneys across the country to show their opposition to the Trump administration’s defiance of court orders, targeting of law firms, and wrongful deportations. The lawyers reaffirmed their promise to uphold the rule of law and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Foley Square protest organizers requested that attorneys dress in suits—as if going to court and carry pocket Constitutions. “‘We want people to see that we treat this issue with utmost respect,’ said Ronald C. Minkoff, a defense lawyer and an organizer. ‘This is like the courtroom to us.’” View Article
May 1 2025
