From Fake Citations to Sanctions: AI Failures by Lawyers, Judges, & BigLaw in 2026

May 21, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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BigLaw firms, judges, and pro se litigants continue to file or rely on AI-generated fake authorities despite growing awareness and stronger safeguards. This program examines why these failures persist, emerging sanctions trends, and practical steps lawyers and firms can take to prevent AI-related ethical violations. Presenters: Damien Charlotin | Senior Research Fellow, HEC Paris | Founder, Pelaikan Oliver Roberts | Founder, Wickard | Managing Attorney, The Roberts Legal Firm | Adjunct Professor of Law and Co-Director of WashU AI Collaborative @ WashU Law School Try Pelaikan Today: Pelaikan checks your documents for citation accuracy, saving hours of manual verification. Trusted by law firms, practitioners, and legal academics worldwide. Learn more at https://pelaikan-app.web.app/ 

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