AI Practice Docket

In this episode, we review Florida Bar Ethics Opinion 24-1, which provides practical guidance for lawyers integrating generative AI into legal practice. The opinion affirms that lawyers are fully responsible for their professional judgment and output—even when using AI. We cover key ethical duties, including protecting client confidentiality, verifying AI-generated content, avoiding improper billing, and complying with advertising ...

In this more advanced, theory-driven episode, we examine the findings of the June 2025 paper *The Illusion of Thinking* (https://ml-site.cdn-apple.com/papers/the-illusion-of-thinking.pdf), which evaluates how well Large Reasoning Models (LRMs) and Large Language Models (LLMs) handle complex problem-solving. Using puzzle environments like Tower of Hanoi, the study reveals a striking pattern: while LLMs excel at simple tasks, and LRM...

In this episode, we dive into ABA Formal Opinion 512, which outlines the ethical responsibilities of lawyers using generative AI tools. We cover key duties including maintaining competence, safeguarding client confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, and verifying outputs to ensure accuracy and candor. The episode also addresses supervisory obligations, staff training, and how to treat GAI-related expenses in billing. Tune in f...

This episode explores the integration of Generative AI in legal practice, focusing on LLMs and RAG systems like Lexis+ AI, Westlaw’s AI-Assisted Research, and CoCounsel. We discuss how these tools streamline research, drafting, and contract review, while also examining the risks—especially hallucinations and overreliance. With insights on benchmarking, verification, and workflow integration, we highlight what legal professionals ne...

This episode explains why generative AI systems—while powerful—must be used with caution in legal practice. Unlike research databases, these tools generate content by predicting patterns, not retrieving facts. That means the same prompt can produce different results, and outputs may include errors or “hallucinations.” We discuss why human verification is essential, where generative AI can be helpful—like drafting and brainstorming—...

In this brief audio overview, we introduce our law firm’s comprehensive AI Use Policy. The policy applies firm-wide—including attorneys, staff, and vendors—and sets clear standards for responsible, ethical, and legally compliant AI use. We outline our approach to tool testing and approval, mandatory training, content verification requirements, and the maintenance of a firmwide registry of approved tools. The episode also highlights...