It’s Not An AI Hallucination — It’s Lazy Editing Of A Human Paralegal
A New Jersey district court sanctioned attorney Geoffrey Mott after a paralegal’s careless citation swaps produced a brief riddled with incorrect and outdated case references. The judge found no generative AI was used; the error stemmed from the paralegal misapplying Third Circuit citations and the attorney’s failure to review the final draft. Mott received monetary sanctions and was ordered to complete ethics and AI continuing‑legal‑education courses. The ruling underscores that the responsibility for accurate filings lies squarely with lawyers, regardless of whether AI tools are involved.
Another Day, Another Mega-Merger: Partners Say Yes To Historic $3 Billion Biglaw Behemoth
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader have received overwhelming partner approval—over 95%—to merge into a single firm, creating the largest law‑firm combination in history. The new entity, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, will launch on July 1 2026 with roughly 3,100 lawyers and projected gross revenue...
The Trump Administration Has Fired Over 100 Immigration Judges Without Explanation
The Justice Department has dismissed more than 100 immigration judges since President Trump began his second term, with the latest report identifying the 113th judge fired without any public explanation. Unlike Article III judges, immigration judges serve at the pleasure...
The 2026 Am Law 100 Is Out, And Surprise: The Rich Law Firms Got Richer
The 2026 Am Law 100 shows Biglaw’s revenue surge, with Kirkland & Ellis leading at $10.56 billion, a near‑20% jump from 2025. Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz dominates profit per equity partner at $12.15 million, up 34.5%, while revenue per lawyer rose 8.7%...
Kirkland Lures Wachtell’s Top Restructuring Lawyer With An $80M Incentive To Jump Ship
Kirkland & Ellis has signed Joshua Feltman, the former chair of Wachtell’s Restructuring and Finance practice, to an $80 million guaranteed three‑year contract, the latest move in a “super cycle” of senior‑partner lateral hires. The deal follows Simpson Thacher’s acquisition of liability‑management...
No Parking, No Plan: The Hidden Liability Behind World Cup 26
The 2026 FIFA World Cup at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium will operate without on‑site parking, pushing fans toward limited off‑site options such as 5,000 spaces at the American Dream complex priced at $225 per vehicle. This forces a massive shift...
Morning Docket: 04.14.26
Law firms made headlines this week as DLA Piper was vindicated in a pregnancy‑discrimination lawsuit, while the high‑profile merger between Perkins Coie and Ashurst received partner approval. A Financial Times analysis warned that growing client use of generative AI could lift...
Is Biglaw Getting That ‘Uh Oh’ Feeling On The Economy?
Dorsey & Whitney managing partner Peter Nelson says biglaw firms aren’t panicking over a potential economic shock from the war in Iran, but are actively preparing. He notes that a downturn would likely hit profitable areas such as M&A, capital...
Lawyers Should Stay Away From A Client’s Office Politics
Lawyers representing large organizations often find themselves caught in internal office politics among client teams. The article advises attorneys to channel communications through a senior manager, stay neutral, and handle staff mistakes directly to avoid becoming a pawn in internal...
What The Legal Industry Can Learn About AI Hallucinations From Auditors
Legal firms are grappling with AI‑generated "hallucinations" that embed false citations and non‑existent cases into court filings. Since the first AI‑driven brief in 2023, more than 1,200 incidents have been logged, and a recent lawsuit by Nippon Insurance accuses OpenAI...
WilmerHale’s $35M Bill Comes Under Fire
WilmerHale faces London High Court scrutiny over a $35 million bill to billionaire heir Alberto Safra. The client disputes $18.9 million still unpaid, citing unnotified hourly rate hikes and excessive daily charges. Judge Leonard questioned the firm’s reliance on a contentious business...
Defense Department Lawyering Almost As Good As Hegseth’s Pullups
The Pentagon’s new press credential policy, championed by Secretary Pete Hegseth, required journalists to sign gag‑style agreements that barred the publication of any “unauthorized” information. After more than 30 outlets refused to sign, reporters were stripped of their Pentagon Facilities...
Justice Sotomayor Advises Law Students On AI Adoption — There Should Have Been A Stronger Warning
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor told law students at the University of Alabama that mastering AI is essential, likening the technology to a new legal revolution while warning of its "dangerous hallucination" tendencies. She emphasized that AI reflects human bias...
Work-Life Balance Is Precious; So Is The Rule Of Law
The article notes a cultural shift among attorneys who are abandoning the traditional Biglaw prestige model in favor of greater work‑life balance. Many lawyers now prioritize flexible schedules over long hours and billable‑hour pressure. Simultaneously, a high‑profile legal battle is...
Managing In The Age Of AI: Bring Back Walking Around
The article warns that unchecked AI decisions can produce costly errors, illustrated by a loan‑approval mishap that a human quickly corrected. It argues that the legal profession, which depends on nuance, is especially vulnerable to over‑reliance on large language models....
