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AR | Incident Report Professional Malpractice
2025-12-30

Argentina Federal Chamber Confirms Fine for "Ghost Citations" via AI

AI Model: Unspecified generative AI tool SanctionJurisprudenceEthics

I. Executive Summary

The Sala III of the Cámara Contencioso Administrativo Federal confirmed a sanction against a lawyer for citing non-existent jurisprudence in an appeal.

II. Key Facts

  • Citations were verified against Lex 100 and Supreme Court databases and found false. • Lawyer failed to explain the source of the citations when prompted. • Sanción de apercibimiento (warning) and referral to the Ethics Tribunal.

III. Regulatory & Ethical Implications

Sents a critical precedent for the professional responsibility of the "digital lawyer" in the Southern Cone.

IV. Media Coverage & Sources