On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit referred attorney Jae Lee to its attorney grievance panel after Lee admitted to citing a non-existent case in a brief.
Articles Posted in Civil Procedure
Lawyer Facing Discipline After Using ChatGPT To Cite Non-Existent Case
Judges Rules in Favor of Robot Lawyer DoNotPay
On Friday, November 17, 2023, Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel ruled in favor of robot lawyer DoNotPay in a lawsuit concerning the unauthorized practice of law.
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Civil Procedure, Legal Profession
California Permanently Adopts Court Procedures Devised for COVID-19
During the coronavirus pandemic, California joined many other states in adjusting court procedures to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Now, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will make some of these reforms permanent. The law takes effect immediately. Depositions now may be taken remotely rather than in…
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California State Law, Civil Procedure
Service of Process in Texas Now Permitted Through Social Media and Email
The Texas Supreme Court recently announced that it will allow service of process in civil cases through social media or email if the usual methods of serving in-person or through the mail fail.
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Civil Procedure, US Courts
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service of process, social media
