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Brian Greenberg :verified:⚖️ Legal integrity alert: California Supreme Court demands answers over AI-written bar exam content 🤖📚The State Bar of California used 23 AI-generated questions on the February bar exam — without court approval.Here’s what’s raising eyebrows: 🚫 No transparency around content origin 🧠 No formal vetting for legal accuracy 🧑‍⚖️ Questions developed by non-lawyer consultants 📣 Supreme Court now demanding justificationThis situation underscores a growing tension: Where’s the line between AI assistance and undermining professional standards?<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/AIinLaw" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AIinLaw</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/BarExam" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BarExam</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/AITransparency" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AITransparency</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/California" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#California</a> <a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-24/california-supreme-court-demands-state-bar-answer-ai-questions" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-24/california-supreme-court-demands-state-bar-answer-ai-questions</a>

NonilexRelated <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/EdMartin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#EdMartin</a> news:<a href="https://masto.ai/tags/DOJ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DOJ</a> / Ed Martin are opposing <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Jan6" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Jan6</a> defendant Ryan Zink’s effort to publicly release prosecutors’ massive evidence database, saying it would create a “dangerous opportunity” that could harm *national security* [how???] & put *victims* at risk. Martin calls Jan 6 “important to our history as a nation.”<a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/texas-man-found-guilty-felony-and-misdemeanor-charges-related-jan-6-capitol-breach" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/texas-man-found-guilty-felony-and-misdemeanor-charges-related-jan-6-capitol-breach</a><a href="https://masto.ai/tags/law" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#law</a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Trump</a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/DC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DC</a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/USAttorney" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#USAttorney</a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a>

David Kluft<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a> Tidbit: You better not pout, I’m telling you whyDuring a criminal jury trial, an IL attorney visibly pouted, rolled her eyes, audibly commented on witness veracity & chided the judge for overruling her frivolous objection to "physical hearsay" because it made her look bad in front of the jury. Things culminated in her exclaiming “Fucking Bullshit" after another overruled objection. 90 day susp. for this & other misconduct.<a href="https://lnkd.in/eEsecY6G" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/eEsecY6G</a> (Alison Motta)

David Kluft<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a> Tidbit: Should I notice a deposition for Christmas day?During early COVID when in-person depositions were not allowed in NV, a lawyer intentionally noticed an in-person deposition for Christmas Day, presumably to show he was a big tough guy who meant business! Suspended 90 days for inter alia violation of court rules (Rule 3.4c) and using means with no substantial purpose but to burden a third person (Rule 4.4a).<a href="https://lnkd.in/eQc2uzB5" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/eQc2uzB5</a>

David Kluft<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a> Tidbit: Do I have to inquire whether my client is an individual or corporation?A CT lawyer didn’t inquire into the nature of his client’s business, assumed his client was an individual using a trade name, and failed to list the client’s LLC as a party in a complaint, resulting in no damages being awarded. Court: failure to inquire was a violation of Rule 1.1 (competence)<a href="https://lnkd.in/edgyW7UC" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/edgyW7UC</a>Image by Free LLC Photos via Pexels <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/law" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#law</a>

David Kluft<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a> Tidbit: Is it ineffective assistance to accept a legal fee from the defendant’s girlfriend if she is a prosecution witness? The NJ Appellate Division held this was not a “per se” conflict requiring a finding of ineffective assistance because there was no prejudice and the representation was zealous, Despite a lack of informed consent under Rule 1.8.<a href="https://lnkd.in/gBbb6ZKg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/gBbb6ZKg</a>

David Kluft<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a> Tidbit: Beware of prospective client flash drives A FL lawyer received a flash drive of documents from a prospective client, who eventually hired different counsel. The attorney later tried to appear in the case for the opposing party, but was disqualified after a forensic analysis revealed that someone in his office had accessed the flash drives. 10-day suspension for prospective client conflict and other misconduct.<a href="https://lnkd.in/enCBA4wy" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/enCBA4wy</a>

David Kluft<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a> Tidbit: Am I required to report future ethics violations that haven’t yet occurred?One UT lawyer overheard another planning to form a business with a non-attorney that would violate the ethics rules. UT Bar: There was no duty to report. The duty is limited to actions, not “musing out loud” about ethics violations.<a href="https://lnkd.in/gg__2nZG" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/gg__2nZG</a>Image by Cottonbro Studio via Pexels<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/law" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#law</a>

David Kluft<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a> Tidbit: Can I rent out my USPTO account to make some passive income?No. The USPTO reports that attorneys are being approached by foreign companies seeking to borrow their credentials or sponsor bogus support staff accounts in order to evade rules requiring foreign filers to use US licensed attorneys for their trademark applications. Participating in these scams may result in account suspension or referral to discipline.<a href="https://lnkd.in/ej8HXtfi" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/ej8HXtfi</a><a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/law" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#law</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/lawyer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#lawyer</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/uspto" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#uspto</a>

Heidi Li FeldmanThis is how a truly professional lawyer behaves. John Wilson resigned as general counsel of the Florida Health Department rather than serve as tool for DeSantis’s thuggery. Washington Post link <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/10/21/desantis-florida-abortion-ad-tv-amendment-4/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/10/21/desantis-florida-abortion-ad-tv-amendment-4/</a>; archived article, total open access at <a href="https://archive.is/eBCbh" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://archive.is/eBCbh</a>. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LawFedi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LawFedi</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Ethics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Ethics</a>

David Kluft<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a> Tidbit: If a client’s sibling makes a confession to me, are they a prospective clientClient’s sibling admitted to forging a Visa application in a meeting with client & attorney, who advised sibling to get counsel. The RI Ethics Advisory Panel opined this did not a create a prospective client conflict; the lawyer did not have to withdraw from the client’s immigration matter.<a href="https://lnkd.in/gGVAGGVF" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/gGVAGGVF</a><a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/law" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#law</a>

David Kluft<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/LegalEThics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEThics</a> Tidbit: What is the “Continuous Representation” doctrine?The continuous representation doctrine tolls the statute of limitations on a legal malpractice claim until termination of the attorney-client relationship (instead of running from the time the client knew or should have known of the malpractice). NM COA recently rejected the doctrine. MA applies the doctrine unless the client had actual knowledge of harm at an earlier date (436 Mass. 244)<a href="https://lnkd.in/gbtA-Qhk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/gbtA-Qhk</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/lawfedi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#lawfedi</a>

David Kluft<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a> Tidbit: Can a legal headhunter be subject to discipline?A TN lawyer worked remotely from SC as a headhunter placing lawyers in in-house counsel positions. She submitted weekly timesheets, which she continued submitting even when she stopped working due to personal issues. Public Reprimand for conduct involving dishonesty and moral turpitude.<a href="https://lnkd.in/euAe8jZY" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/euAe8jZY</a> Image by Ivan Samkov via Pexels <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/law" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#law</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/lawfedi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#lawfedi</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/attorney" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#attorney</a>

David Kluft<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a> Tidbit: Am I automatically incompetent if I don’t review all the discovery?An OR lawyer failed to review discovery in criminal cases before clients pled guilty to felonies. The OR Supr. Court suspended him for 2 yrs., while declining to impose a per se rule that failure to review ALL discovery was ALWAYS a rule 1.1 violation.<a href="https://lnkd.in/gYcN8mMR" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/gYcN8mMR</a> Image by Cottonbro Studio via Pexels <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/lawfedi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#lawfedi</a>

David Kluft<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a> Tidbit: Can I reveal that my deceased client committed a crime to prevent an innocent person from going to jail?A RI client confessed to his lawyer that he had burned down his ex-wife’s garage. After the client died, the ex-wife was charged with arson. Can the lawyer speak up to prevent an unjust conviction? RI Ethics Panel said no confidentiality exception applied, but the “spirit” of Rule 3.3 compels disclosure “regardless of technicalities.”<a href="https://lnkd.in/e2_M_4up" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/e2_M_4up</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/lawfedi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#lawfedi</a>

David Kluft<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a> Tidbit: Can I escape sanctions by getting my paralegal to take the blame?A GA attorney was warned to stop falsely claiming in certificates of service that he had an email service agreement with opposing counsel. When he did it again, he produced an affidavit from his paralegal taking the blame. The court held that this blame-shifting exacerbated – rather than mitigated- his inexcusable lack of accountability. Admission to court revoked.<a href="https://lnkd.in/eUB9tEwq" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/eUB9tEwq</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/lawfedi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#lawfedi</a>

David Kluft<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a> Tidbit: Can I associate with an ABS even if my state doesn’t allow them?The NYC bar opines that, even though Alternative Business Structures (firms owned in part by non-lawyers) are not legal in NY, a lawyer may own part of or share fees with an ABS lawfully operating in another state, but may not practice as part of an ABS if the NY ethics rules would apply to the practice.<a href="https://lnkd.in/ehngnScq" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/ehngnScq</a>Image by Kampus Production via Pexels <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/lawfedi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#lawfedi</a>

David Kluft<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a> Tidbit: Can a public defender’s office represent Client A participating in a law enforcement sting against Client B?No, according to the NE Ethics Advisory Committee. The office should decline to represent both clients or, if both are already clients when the issue arises, withdraw from both matters without informing Client B. Confidences must be maintained even if a judge doesn’t allow the office to withdraw.<a href="https://lnkd.in/enXWF9vD" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/enXWF9vD</a><a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/lawfedi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#lawfedi</a>

David Kluft<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a> Tidbit: Am I practicing law if I charge a couple bucks for answering a “quick question” online?A former LA attorney whose admission was revoked in 2020 continued to hold himself out as a lawyer, 'cryptoeconomist," and a "Dr." He also charged $18 on minnect.com to answer “quick questions” by text on a range of topics, including “legal.” A hearing committee found he engaged in the practice of law. Readmission was denied for this and other reasons. <a href="https://lnkd.in/es8JK4E4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/es8JK4E4</a><a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/lawfedi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#lawfedi</a>

David Kluft<a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/LegalEthics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#LegalEthics</a> Tidbit: Can I refuse to refund unearned fees until my client removes a negative online review?An Ontario lawyer agreed a fee should be refunded, but then withheld it until the client removed a negative online review, and sent emails threatening to sue if the client did not remove it. Similar conduct with 2nd client. Public reprimand & $5,000 costs for "aggressive" behavior that "lacked integrity," and other misconduct.<a href="https://lnkd.in/g5k32DFa" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://lnkd.in/g5k32DFa</a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/lawfedi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#lawfedi</a>

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