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When AI Goes Wrong on Appeal: Lessons from Whiting v. City of Athens
The Sixth Circuit’s recent decision in Whiting v. City of Athens, No. 24-5918/5919, 2026 U.S. App. LEXIS 7479 (6th Cir. Mar. 13, 2026) is another cautionary tale about generative AI in litigation, but goes beyond the now-familiar “fake case citation” problem. The opinion highlights several less-discussed issues: what courts may require lawyers to disclose about…
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Okin Adams Expands its Commercial Litigation Practice with the Addition of Samantha Torres
Samantha Torres joins Okin Adams LLP’s Houston office effective October 26, 2020. Samantha graduated from South Texas College of Law in 2013, and will be a member of the firm’s commercial litigation section. Jim Bartlett, head of the firm’s litigation practice, said, “we are excited to add Sam to our rapidly expanding commercial litigation practice,…
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Best Lawyers in America© has included two Okin Adams partners in its annual listing of top lawyers. Okin Adams partners Matt Okin and David Curry have been listed in the 2021 issue of this highly respected publication. Okin Adams congratulations Matt and David on this well-deserved recognition. About Best Lawyers in…
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Okin Adams Expands its Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice with the Addition of Edward A. Clarkson, III
Edward A. Clarkson, III joins Okin Adams LLP’s Houston office effective June 8, 2020. Edward graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 2008, and will be a member of the firm’s bankruptcy and restructuring section. Matthew Okin, Managing Partner of Okin Adams, said, “we are once again excited to expand our ranks…
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Johnie Maraist joins Okin Adams LLP’s Houston office effective August 6, 2018. Johnie graduated from the University of Houston Law Center in 2018, and will be an associate in the firm’s bankruptcy and restructuring section. Matthew Okin, Managing Partner of Okin Adams, said, “we are excited to expand our ranks with the addition of Johnie…
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