AI Gone Wrong in the Midwest (Ethics)
An ethics CLE examining ABA Formal Opinion 512 through real case examples from Midwest jurisdictions (2023–2025). Covers AI misuse in legal practice across Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin, and federal courts.
- 1 hour ethics CLE credit
- Iowa Activity ID #437573
What This Course Covers
- AI-generated fake case citations — "mutant" and synthetic citations
- Hallucination detection and verification methods
- Attorney duties under FRCP Rule 11 and 28 U.S.C. § 1927
- Sanctions imposed for AI misuse in legal filings
- Expert witness declarations containing AI-generated content
- Pro se litigant responsibilities when using AI tools
- Supervisory obligations when staff use AI
- Accidental prompt injection scenarios
- Court standing orders banning AI-generated filings
Twelve case examples including Ruggirello v. Lancaster, Kasten Berry v. Stewart, Gittemeier v. Liberty Mutual, Kohls v. Ellison, and five Iowa cases demonstrating AI misuse by attorneys, pro se litigants, and expert witnesses.
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Midwest Frontier AI Consulting (MWFAI) offers financial hardship assistance to attorneys who wish to attend its Illinois CLE courses but for whom the cost would be a financial hardship. Assistance may be in the form of a partial or full fee waiver. For courses priced over $500, qualifying attorneys will receive a minimum 50% reduction in the course fee.
To apply, contact MWFAI before purchasing the course by emailing [email protected] with the subject line "Illinois Financial Hardship Application." Applications will be reviewed and applicants notified within 10 business days.
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Accreditation
Approved for Credit in Iowa (Activity ID #437573). We are working with the provider on applying to Minnesota, Illinois, Virginia, Tennessee, and additional states.
CLE Credit Acceptance by State
Where Midwest Frontier AI courses are approved for Continuing Legal Education credit
If your state is not on the list and you are not sure whether your state will recognize one of the currently accredited states, please contact me at [email protected] and I will be happy to apply.