Run a pre-publication defamation review of the draft copy
Key facts
- Human involvement
- YellowClose supervision
- How AI is used
- List each statement of fact about an identifiable person, whether the draft cites a source, and whether the words are loose or specific. Write no clearance.
- What the lawyer must review
- You decide what runs. Sullivan bars liability to a public official for a statement about official conduct unless the plaintiff proves actual malice. Gertz lets states set a fault standard for private plaintiffs short of liability without fault, and limits presumed and punitive damages unless Sullivan fault is shown. Milkovich: a statement that implies a provably false fact is not protected because it is called opinion. California Civil Code § 45 is the state definition if California law applies.
- Written for / version
- United States versionUS
Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | Potential support includes preparing preliminary structure or wording and identifying points for review. Confirm the tool’s capability and permitted scope. |
| Lawyer | Set the scope, supervise the work closely, verify every part relied on, resolve omissions and exceptions, and approve the exact output. |
Checklist
- Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
- Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.