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.