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Judge Disqualifies Attorneys for Fabricated AI Citations

7/25/2025

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In a striking ruling, Judge Anna Manasco took a firm stand against three Butler Snow attorneys for submitting fabricated citations tied to generative AI. The court not only disqualified them from the case but also referred them to the state bar, underscoring the gravity of their actions and dismissing claims of embarrassment or unintentional wrongdoing.

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In a striking ruling, Judge Anna Manasco took a firm stand against three Butler Snow attorneys for submitting fabricated citations tied to generative AI. The court not only disqualified them from the case but also referred them to the state bar, underscoring the gravity of their actions and dismissing claims of embarrassment or unintentional wrongdoing.