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EPISODE · Sep 1, 2026 · 25 MIN

Can You Trust AI in Court?

from Divorce Explained with Steve Benmor & Leanne Townsend · host Steve Benmor & Leanne Townsend

Artificial intelligence is transforming the practice of law but it also comes with significant professional responsibilities.Join us on this week’s episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss a recent Ontario case in which a lawyer was disciplined after AI-generated legal research included fictitious case law that was filed with the court, followed by a failure to be candid when the errors came to light.We’ll discuss:• Where AI fits into legal practice and where it doesn’t.• Why lawyers can never delegate their professional judgment to technology.• The duty to verify AI-generated legal research.• The ethical obligation of candour to the court.• What this decision means for family lawyers and the future use of AI in legal practice.Whether you’re a lawyer, mediator, arbitrator, law student, or simply interested in how AI is changing the justice system, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Artificial intelligence is transforming the practice of law but it also comes with significant professional responsibilities. Join us on this week’s episode of Divorce Explained as we discuss a recent Ontario case in which a lawyer was disciplined after AI-generated legal research included fictitious case law that was filed with the court, followed by a failure to be candid when the errors came to light. We’ll discuss: • Where AI fits into legal practice and where it doesn’t. • Why lawyers ca...

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