In Episode 11 of Civil Banter, Stan and Hamish dive into the growing influence of AI in legal practice. They discuss recent cases where lawyers relied on AI-generated factums containing fake citations, the ethical implications, and new court rules requiring lawyers to certify their sources. While AI can help with drafting, it’s far from reliable for research and demands careful oversight. Our hosts also tackle two frequently asked questions: - Is what you tell your lawyer confidential? - Is there a maximum amount you can sue for?
This episode, Hamish and Stan explore one of the most talked-about topics in law today: artificial intelligence. They discuss how AI is being used in legal practice, the risks of relying on it for research, and why courts are introducing new rules around its use. They also answer two common client questions: whether conversations with a lawyer are truly confidential and whether there’s a maximum amount you can sue for.
Tune in to learn about solicitor-client privilege and its rare exceptions, how monetary limits work in Ontario courts, and why AI should be treated as a drafting aid rather than a replacement for legal judgment.