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Maryland Lawyer Disciplined for AI-Created Court Citations

11/10/2025

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Adam Hyman, a Maryland family lawyer, faced disciplinary action for submitting court briefs with artificial intelligence (AI)-generated fabricated citations.
The Maryland appellate court noted the failure to verify citations and reliance on a law clerk who used ChatGPT.
Judge Kathryn Grill Graeff criticized the negligence as undermining competent legal representation.
Experts warn AI misuse risks damage to the legal profession's reputation, fueling accountability discussions and tracking proposals.

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Adam Hyman, a Maryland family lawyer, faced disciplinary action for submitting court briefs with artificial intelligence (AI)-generated fabricated citations.
The Maryland appellate court noted the failure to verify citations and reliance on a law clerk who used ChatGPT.
Judge Kathryn Grill Graeff criticized the negligence as undermining competent legal representation.
Experts warn AI misuse risks damage to the legal profession's reputation, fueling accountability discussions and tracking proposals.