California proposal would hard-code verification expectations
LawNext reports that California bar proposals would require lawyers to independently review, verify and exercise professional judgment over AI output while expanding communication, confidentiality and supervision duties.
BY MIDSIZED DESK · MAY 12, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
LawNext reports that California bar proposals would require lawyers to independently review, verify and exercise professional judgment over AI output while expanding communication, confidentiality and supervision duties. Even before adoption, the proposal is a preview of where state-level expectations are heading and a reason for firms to document how lawyers verify AI-assisted work.