{"id":2069984,"date":"2023-10-17T09:21:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T13:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-bar-considers-whether-lawyers-using-ai-in-legal-cases-must-get-client-consent\/"},"modified":"2023-10-17T09:25:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T13:25:16","slug":"florida-bar-considers-whether-lawyers-using-ai-in-legal-cases-must-get-client-consent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-bar-considers-whether-lawyers-using-ai-in-legal-cases-must-get-client-consent\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Bar debates if lawyers using AI in legal cases need client consent."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fflorida-bar-considers-whether-lawyers-using-ai-in-legal-cases-must-get-client-consent%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2069984&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>The Florida Bar Considers Client Consent for Lawyers Using AI in \u200bLegal Matters<\/h2>\n<p>The Florida bar is\u200b currently discussing whether lawyers should obtain their client&#8217;s\u200d consent before using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/from-impeaching-incitement-to-canceling-conservatism\/\" title=\"From Impeaching Incitement to Canceling Conservatism\">artificial intelligence<\/a> (AI) in legal cases. The Florida \u2064Board&#8217;s \u200dReview Committee on Professional Ethics is seeking input from lawyers in the \u2063state regarding the use of AI, including programs\u200c like OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT, Google Bard, \u2062or Microsoft&#8217;s \u200cBing. The committee will\u200d specifically examine \u2063whether lawyers should be required to inform their clients \u200babout \u200bthe use of \u200dgenerative AI during representation and whether AI technology should be subject to \u200cthe same supervision requirements as non-lawyer \u2064assistants.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/criminal-defense-lawyer-analyzes-trumps-ny-civil-fraud-lawsuit-says-theres-no-clear-victim-5505394?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Criminal Defense Lawyer Analyzes Trump&#8217;s\u200c NY \u200cCivil Fraud Lawsuit, Says There&#8217;s No \u200cClear Victim<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; \u206410\/6\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/tech\/songwriters-urge-congress-to-protect-human-creators-amid-widespread-artificial-intelligence-use-5495924?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Songwriters Urge Congress \u200dto \u200dProtect Human Creators Amid Widespread Artificial\u200c Intelligence Use<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 9\/21\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The board\u2063 will\u200c also address the ethical considerations surrounding\u200d lawyer fees and\u200b costs when using generative AI or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-bar-considers-whether-lawyers-using-ai-in-legal-cases-must-get-client-consent\/\" title=\"Florida Bar debates if lawyers using AI in legal cases need client consent.\">similar \u200dlanguage model-based technology<\/a>. \u2063This includes whether lawyers should adjust\u200c their fees to reflect increased efficiency \u2063due to AI\u200c usage and \u2062whether they can\u2064 charge clients for time spent learning\u200c to use AI effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the board will examine whether\u2062 law firms can advertise their generative AI as superior or\u2064 unique \u200bcompared\u200b to other lawyers or providers. They \u2063will also consider whether lawyers can encourage clients to\u200b rely solely on due \u200bdiligence reports generated by AI technology.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>The ChatGPT app \u2062is displayed on \u200can iPhone in New \u2063York, May 18, 2023. (The \u200dCanadian Press\/AP, Richard Drew)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Lawyers Use &#8216;Experimental&#8217;\u2064 AI \u200bProgram<\/h2>\n<p>Florida bar members have\u200c until Dec.\u200d 1 to submit comments \u200con the new AI\u2064 advisory opinion to \u2062the Ethics Counsel, which\u200c will meet again on Nov. 30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This discussion on AI usage in the legal sector comes as the technology is \u200cincreasingly being employed, although with varying results. Recently, rapper Prakazrel &#8220;Pras&#8221; Michel&#8217;s new legal representation argued that his previous lawyer relied on an &#8220;experimental&#8221; AI program \u200bto write \u2064his closing argument,\u200d resulting\u2064 in an unfavorable outcome.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/rapper-pras-michel-convicted-in-conspiracies-to-influence-us-government-5224528\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mr. Michel was found guilty in April<\/a> on\u2063 charges of \u2062conspiring to\u200d make straw campaign \u2063donations, witness\u2063 tampering, and acting \u2062as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/menendez-maintains-hes-only-been-loyal-to-one-country-amid-fara-charge\/\" title=\"Menendez claims unwavering loyalty to one nation amidst FARA accusation.\">unregistered \u200bforeign agent<\/a> for China.\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Chat GPT Generates &#8216;Fake Cases&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>Lawyers\u200b Steven \u2064Schwartz, Peter LoDuca, and their law \u2062firm \u200cLevidow, Levidow &#038; Oberman\u200c were sanctioned by U.S. \u2064District \u200cJudge P.\u2062 Kevin Castel for including six fictional case\u200c citations generated by\u200b ChatGPT\u2064 in a legal\u2063 brief. The lawyers \u2062claimed \u2064they were\u2062 unaware of the false citations, but the \u2062judge emphasized\u200c the \u200dresponsibility of attorneys to ensure the accuracy of \u2062their filings. The lawyers were \u200dordered \u200cto pay a \u2064$5,000 fine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<em>Reuters contributed \u2062to this \u200breport.<\/em>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Is it necessary for lawyers to inform their clients about the specific AI technology being used, such as OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT or Google Bard, to foster transparency \u200band trust?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The use of \u200cAI in their legal services and\u2064 if \u200cany\u2064 specific disclosures or Disclaimers should\u2063 be \u2063required. This is in line with the growing \u200ctrend of using\u200b AI in various industries, \u2062including law, and the \u200dneed to ensure transparency and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shaun-mccutcheon-directtvs-attack-on-free-speech\/\" title=\"Shaun McCutcheon: DirectTV\u2019s Attack on Free Speech\">informed decision-making<\/a> for clients. The Florida \u2062bar&#8217;s Review Committee on Professional Ethics \u2064recognizes\u2062 the\u2062 importance of\u2063 addressing these concerns to maintain the integrity and ethical \u2063standards of legal practice in the\u2063 era of AI technology.<\/p>\n<p>One of the \u2062key issues to be addressed is \u200dwhether lawyers should obtain their client&#8217;s consent before utilizing \u200bAI tools in\u200b legal matters. Client consent is a \u2063fundamental \u2062aspect of legal representation, \u200cas it allows clients to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">make informed decisions<\/a> \u200dabout their cases and the use of technology that \u2063may \u2063impact the outcome. By obtaining \u2064client consent, lawyers can \u2063ensure that their clients are aware of the potential\u2062 benefits and risks \u2063associated with using AI in their legal matters.<\/p>\n<p>Add\u200ditionally, the committee will examine whether lawyers should\u200d be required to inform\u2063 their clients about the specific AI technology being used.\u2063 This includes programs such as OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT, Google Bard, or Microsoft&#8217;s Bing. By providing clients with information about \u2062the AI \u200ctools being utilized, lawyers can foster transparency \u2063and trust, \u2064enabling \u2064clients to\u200b better understand the potential limitations and capabilities \u2063of the technology.<\/p>\n<p>Another aspect to be\u200b considered is whether AI technology\u2064 should be subject to the\u2064 same supervision requirements\u2062 as non-lawyer assistants.\u2064 Non-lawyer assistants, such as paralegals or legal \u200csecretaries, are typically\u200d supervised by lawyers to ensure\u200b compliance\u2062 with ethical and professional standards.\u200c The committee seeks to \u200ddetermine whether similar \u200cregulations should apply to AI technology in order \u2062to maintain accountability and uphold the ethical\u2062 responsibilities of lawyers.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding\u200d lawyer fees and costs, the board will address whether lawyers should adjust their fees to reflect the increased efficiency resulting from the use \u2062of generative AI or similar language model-based technology. It is important to examine \u2062whether clients should benefit from the \u2063time\u2064 and cost savings \u2064that AI\u2063 tools can provide,\u2064 and if lawyers should pass on these savings \u200cby adjusting their\u200c fees accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the board\u2063 will assess whether lawyers can charge clients\u200c for the time spent learning to use AI \u200beffectively. As \u200cwith any new\u2062 technology, there is a \u200dlearning\u200d curve, and lawyers may\u2063 need to invest time and\u2062 resources\u200d to become proficient in using \u2063AI tools. The committee will determine whether it is \u200bfair and ethical to pass \u2063on these learning\u200d costs to clients, \u2063or if they should be absorbed by the law\u2064 firms themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, the committee will analyze the issue of advertising AI usage by\u200c law \u2063firms. As AI becomes more prevalent in the legal field,\u2062 law firms may wish \u200cto highlight their technological capabilities to attract clients. However, it is crucial to consider any necessary \u2062disclosures or Disclaimers that should accompany such\u200b advertising \u2062to ensure that clients have a clear understanding of\u2062 the limitations and \u200bpotential \u2063risks associated with relying on AI technology.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dFlorida bar&#8217;s \u2063consideration\u2064 of client consent for lawyers\u2062 using\u2062 AI\u2062 in legal matters demonstrates the commitment to\u200d upholding ethical \u200cstandards and ensuring transparency in\u2062 the legal profession.\u2063 By \u2064addressing these ethical considerations and providing guidelines for lawyers, the Florida bar \u2063aims to strike a balance between embracing the potential benefits of AI in legal practice while safeguarding the\u2062 interests of clients and\u200d maintaining the integrity of the legal system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Florida bar is discussing if lawyers using AI in legal matters should obtain client consent. The Review Committee on Professional Ethics is considering adopting an advisory opinion on AI use, including programs like OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT and Google Bard. 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