The Tennessee AI Sanctions Case Isn’t Really About AI

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Michael J. Epstein was featured in an article discussing the broader implications of artificial intelligence for the legal profession, titled The Tennessee AI Sanctions Case Isn’t Really About AI. The feature focuses on his view that recent developments involving AI are ultimately about the long-standing responsibility lawyers have to review, verify, and stand behind the work they submit to the courts.

The article examines a Tennessee sanctions case alongside New York’s new rule addressing attorneys’ use of artificial intelligence. Rather than treating these developments as evidence that AI has fundamentally changed legal ethics, the feature explains Epstein’s position that they reinforce existing professional obligations. It outlines his argument that while AI can assist with legal work, it does not diminish a lawyer’s duty to ensure filings are accurate, well-supported, and compliant with ethical standards. The discussion also explores proposals requiring disclosure of AI use in legal filings, emphasizing the distinction between the use of technology and the quality of an attorney’s work.

By placing current AI debates within the context of established legal principles, the feature presents Michael J. Epstein’s perspective on how the profession can adapt to new technology without losing sight of its core responsibilities.

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The Epstein Law Firm continues to represent clients while remaining engaged in discussions about developments affecting the legal profession.