Professional regulation

‘Out of character’: tribunal explains six-month suspension of lawyer who lied about ChatGPT use

‘Out of character’: tribunal explains six-month suspension of lawyer who lied about ChatGPT use

The LSO Tribunal said the lawyer has no discipline history across her 30-year career

Law Society Tribunal temporarily suspends lawyer’s license after finding she lied about ChatGPT use

Law Society Tribunal temporarily suspends lawyer’s license after finding she lied about ChatGPT use

The case may represent the first time a lawyer in Canada has been suspended partly due to their AI use

New LSO treasurer Shalini Konanur wants to modernize the regulator

New LSO treasurer Shalini Konanur wants to modernize the regulator

She intends to balance the needs of the public with the needs of licensees

Ontario judges weigh AI's risks and rewards in the courts

Ontario judges weigh AI's risks and rewards in the courts

Courts are currently developing new policies and issuing guidelines for good AI practices

Shalini Konanur elected as LSO treasurer

Shalini Konanur elected as LSO treasurer

The South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario executive director is first racialized woman in position

Lawyer who used AI-fabricated citations hit with $31,150 in costs to LSO

Lawyer who used AI-fabricated citations hit with $31,150 in costs to LSO

Expert says that’s the highest figure issued by any Canadian court or tribunal