Courts Set Clear Standards for How Lawyers Use AI in Litigation

In a Bloomberg Law article, Sidley lawyers Greg Lantier, Liv Herriot and Raneem Eter examine recent federal court decisions clarifying lawyers’ obligations when using generative artificial intelligence (AI) in litigation. The article analyzes how courts are applying Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11 to AI-assisted filings, emphasizing lawyers’ duties to verify citations, supervise AI-generated work product and ensure the accuracy of court filings. The authors also outline practical governance measures law firms and legal teams can adopt to reduce AI-related litigation risks and strengthen accountability.

Gilbert Smolenski contributed to this article.