Fake legal citations are fabricated or altered references to nonexistent or misrepresented case law, statutes, or precedents. Often generated by AI or malicious actors, they are used to deceive courts, clients, or researchers. Lawyers, students, or litigants seeking shortcuts benefit, but the practice undermines legal integrity, risking sanctions or case dismissals.
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