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A moment of AI sanity

September 2024 employment law letter
Authors: 

Michael P. Maslanka, UNT-Dallas College of Law

Yes, I know artificial intelligence (AI) is a big deal. But let’s not forget that old school still works.

Recently the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Texas) rejected a special AI rule for written briefs submitted to the court, including employment cases. The rule applies to both employers/employees (i.e., parties) and their lawyers.

Here is part of the court’s order: “Parties and counsel are responsible for ensuring that their filings (on appeal) with the court, including briefs, shall be carefully checked for truthfulness and accuracy as the rules already require. ‘I used AI’ will not be an excuse for an otherwise sanctionable offense.”

The last line says it all. Fairly forewarned is fairly forearmed.

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