Chicago Business Attorney Blog
There is a number that should stop you cold.
As of June 9, 2026, researchers have documented 1,598 court proceedings worldwide in which AI-generated content, fabricated case citations, invented statutes, false quotes from real judgments, was submitted to a court. Of those cases, 496 involved licensed attorneys. The number is growing at roughly 8 new cases per day.
US courts imposed over $145,000 in AI-filing penalties in the first quarter of 2026 alone.