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AI for Attorneys · Rule 1.6 & Privacy
ABA Formal Opinion 512: A Practical Guide for Solo and Small Firm Attorneys Using AI
The ABA issued Formal Opinion 512 in July 2024. If you're using generative AI on client matters, here's what it actually requires — competence, confidentiality, client consent, supervision, and fees — without the academic framing.
March 15, 2026 Read →
AI for Attorneys · Rule 1.6 & Privacy
Zero Data Retention and Rule 1.6: What Every Attorney Using AI Needs to Know
Most attorneys don't realize that using the Anthropic API doesn't mean zero data retention. Here's the difference between consumer plans, standard API retention, and ZDR — and why it matters for Rule 1.6 compliance.
March 15, 2026 Read →