Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer AI Hallucinations And Judicial Derangements
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Mar 18, 2026 They dissect a DOJ lawyer ousted for letting AI draft filings and the broader fallout from AI mistakes in court. They unpack a Ninth Circuit judge’s shockingly vulgar dissent and the political signaling behind it. They debate judicial decorum, whether judges should police each other publicly, and the Legalweek focus on AI realism, monitoring tools, and cybersecurity risks.
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AI Errors Now Carry Real Professional Risk
- Courts are increasingly sanctioning lawyers for AI-generated errors as AI misuse becomes less excusable.
- Chris Williams recounts an AUSA in North Carolina who filed briefs with fabricated AI citations and resigned after facing an order to show cause.
Always Vet AI Drafts Before Filing
- Edit and verify every AI-generated court filing thoroughly before submission.
- Joe Patrice argues earlier slap-on-the-wrist sanctions emboldened sloppy editing and now attorneys must catch hallucinations themselves.
DOJ Sought To Centralize AUSA Discipline
- DOJ proposed a rule to centralize discipline for assistant U.S. attorneys, potentially removing state bar oversight.
- Joe Patrice explains Pam Bondi's proposal would shift license-protection authority to the DOJ itself.