The ABA issued its first formal opinion covering the growing use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) back in July. Not surprisingly, the ABA emphasized that model rules related to competency, informed consent, confidentiality and fees principally apply. For full text of ABA Formal Opinion 512 (July 29, 2024), click here.

And, not surprising to NYLI members and readers of my blog, The NY Law Institute is the source for those needed current and older ABA and State Bar Ethics opinions…

And for an in depth look at NY Attorney Ethics, there’s Simon’s NY Code of Professional Responsibility. NYLI has both current and superseded Simon’s.

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