Formal Opinion 512 and The Reasonableness of Fees When Using AI
ABA Formal Opinion 512’s strict adherence to ABA Model Rule 1.5 regarding legal fees when using generative AI (GAI) may not reflect modern legal practice.
ABA Formal Opinion 512’s strict adherence to ABA Model Rule 1.5 regarding legal fees when using generative AI (GAI) may not reflect modern legal practice.
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