A lawyer filed fictitious citations in court, a recurring issue as legal professionals struggle with accuracy. Misattributed quotations have surfaced, yet the lawyer acted promptly upon discovering the errors. Increased sanctions are suggested for such mistakes as they become more common, although a swift, sincere response can mitigate the repercussions. An apology made by the lawyer highlights a tendency towards pretentious language in legal advocacy, as he attempts to elevate his mistakes into a broader commentary on dedication in the profession.
'Each citation, each argument, each procedural decision is a mark upon the clay, an indelible impression that may one day be studied, critiqued, or serve as a cautionary tale.'
'The profession is pretentious enough as it is without calling every citation an indelible mark upon the clay.'
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