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Initial Order Governing All Further Proceedings: Warning Regarding Artificial Intelligence
United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama — Judge Anna M. Manasco · Alabama
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Judge Manasco of the Northern District of Alabama warns parties and counsel about false statements generated by artificial intelligence. The June 15, 2026 initial order does not impose a disclosure certification, but it describes show-cause procedures and possible sanctions if AI-generated false law or facts appear in filings.
- Applies to
- lawyers, parties
- Effective
- 15 Jun 2026
- Current version
- Original · 15 Jun 2026
- Last verified
- 06 Sept 2026
What the document requires
- The order warns that filings containing false statements of fact or law generated by AI may trigger show-cause proceedings.
- Counsel whose names appear in the signature block may face sanctions under Rule 11 and other authorities.
- Show-cause proceedings will include an in-person hearing and sworn affidavits describing AI use and related events.
- The warning cites prior sanctions orders issued by the court in Johnson v. Dunn and Rivera v. Triad Properties.
Version history
| Version | Date | What changed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Originalcurrent | 2026-06-15 | First version recorded. | official |
Sources
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SafeLegalAI Legal AI Regulation Tracker, "Initial Order Governing All Further Proceedings: Warning Regarding Artificial Intelligence" (United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama — Judge Anna M. Manasco, Original, 2026-06-15), safelegalai.com/regulation/us-federal/us-alnd-manasco-2026-ai-warning (accessed 2026-10-07). Data: CC BY 4.0.
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