22 NYCRR 130-1.1 Sanctions Archives

June 7, 2026 by mjpospis

New York Courts’ New Rule Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence Technology

Effective June 1, 2026, the New York State Unified Court System has adopted a new rule, Part 161 of the Rules of the Chief Administrator, titled “Use of Artificial Intelligence Technology.” The new rule applies to all courts of the Unified Court System, in both civil and criminal cases. The rule defines “artificial intelligence” (“AI”)…

A Cautionary Tale Regarding Attorney Deposition Conduct

Despite what popular culture may imply, the main battles of litigation are not waged in the courtroom, but rather in various pre-trial events that, together, comprise what is known as “discovery.” In this phase, the parties use various methods to obtain (“discover”) information from the other side. Among the various (and most prevalent) discovery methods…