Introducing Ropes & Gray’s Enhanced AI Court Order Tracker, Now Featuring Advanced Search Capabilities

As generative artificial intelligence (“GenAI”) continues to reshape the legal landscape, state and federal courts are responding in real time, issuing new standing orders, adopting local rules, and publishing decisions that define the boundaries of permissible AI use in litigation. Understanding these parameters is no longer optional—it is essential for clients to manage risk and maintain credibility before the bench.  Starting today, Ropes & Gray’s AI Court Order Tracker—first launched in January 2024—now features advanced search and filtering options to help litigants more quickly determine the policies and practices of specific courts and judges regarding the use of GenAI in the courtroom.

Ropes & Gray’s AI Court Order Tracker has served as a go-to resource for litigants seeking to stay ahead of these rapidly evolving requirements. What began as a curated repository of standing orders and local rules governing GenAI use and misuse has grown into one of the most comprehensive tools of its kind, now cataloging over 550 standing orders, local rules, and decisions spanning both state and federal courts. The Tracker captures on average 10 to 15 new judicial decisions each week addressing GenAI misuse—a pace that underscores just how quickly the landscape is shifting and how critical it is for practitioners to remain informed.

We are pleased to announce that Ropes & Gray’s AI Court Order Tracker now features an enhanced search function and advanced filtering options designed to make this wealth of information even more accessible. Users can filter by judge, jurisdiction, keyword, and more. These capabilities allow practitioners to identify quickly the rules and expectations that apply to their matters, enabling more efficient case preparation and confident decision-making around GenAI use in litigation, particularly as Ropes & Gray continues to spearhead the adoption of GenAI to drive legal innovation.

“As we continue to see adverse outcomes caused by parties’ over-reliance on GenAI in litigation—including by attorneys—it is all the more important that parties are familiar with each court’s standing orders, practices, and application of existing rules regarding the use of GenAI in litigation settings,” said litigation & enforcement partner Amy Jane Longo.  “We continue to see new rulings every week concerning litigation misuse of GenAI,”  said Shannon Capone Kirk, managing principal and global head of advanced e-discovery and A.I. strategy.  “Members of the legal profession should stay alert, exercise good judgment, and utilize best practices to ensure the utmost accuracy when it comes to courtroom use of GenAI.”