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Reportedly AI-Assisted Boies Schiller Brief in Bixler v. Court of Scientology Allegedly Contained Material Citation Errors and a Nonexistent Case

July 30, 2025

Boies Schiller Flexner filed a respondents' brief in Bixler v. Church of Scientology International that was reportedly prepared with AI assistance and allegedly contained material citation errors. Opposing counsel reportedly identified mischaracterized and mistitled authorities, including one nonexistent case. Partner John Kucera accepted responsibility for failing to verify the citations and sought to replace the brief; the court denied that request and later considered monetary sanctions.

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