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Judge Slashes Law Firm's Fee Request Citing ChatGPT Justification

A New York judge reduces attorney fees after the firm uses AI to determine billing rates, sparking debate on AI's role in legal practices.

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ChatGPT logo and AI Artificial Intelligence words are seen in this illustration taken, May 4, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Overview

  • A New York judge halved the Cuddy Law Firm's attorney fee request after they cited ChatGPT to justify their billing rate.
  • The judge criticized the firm for not providing a reasonable basis for their $550 per hour rate, derived from ChatGPT's calculations.
  • This case highlights ongoing concerns about the reliability of AI-generated information in legal proceedings.
  • The legal community is increasingly scrutinizing the use of AI tools like ChatGPT in the courtroom.
  • Experts advise caution and thorough verification when incorporating AI-generated data into legal work.