Arkansas Department of Human Services v. April Ward and Minor Child

Summary

The court determined that Dana McClain violated Rule 11 by filing an appellate pleading containing inaccurate, AI-generated legal authorities that she failed to verify. Considering her admission, personal hardships, immediate resignation, self-reporting, voluntary sanctions, and the early mitigation of harm, the court issued a written reprimand. The court warned that more serious violations could warrant greater sanctions.