New Brunswick Lawyer Faces Allegations of Improper AI Use in Court
A lawyer in New Brunswick, Denis Sawyer, is under investigation by the Law Society of New Brunswick for allegedly using generative AI improperly in a legal brief. The brief reportedly contained 10 fictitious citations out of 12, which were later mostly removed after being flagged. This marks the first complaint of its kind in the province. The law society emphasizes that while AI use is not prohibited, lawyers must still meet professional obligations, including accuracy and confidentiality. The case highlights the growing use of AI in legal settings and the potential risks involved. 
