by clarkwoods | Feb 17, 2024 | News
A B.C. lawyer is accused of using artificial intelligence (AI) to prepare legal briefs in a civil case before the B.C. Supreme Court, citing fake case law fabricated by ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot developed by U.S. AI firm OpenAI. Lawyer Chong Ke with...
by clarkwoods | Jan 11, 2024 | News
A group of real estate professionals have been hit with more than $300,000 in fines stemming from a fraudulent property sale in Richmond in 2019. According to the B.C. Financial Services Authority (BCFSA), two alleged con artists tricked the realtor, managing broker,...
by Gary McKenna | Sep 15, 2023 | News
Should an inflatable hot tub be considered patio furniture? That was the question before Justice Michael Tammen, who last month upheld a Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) decision that allowed the owners of a rooftop condo in Vancouver to keep an inflatable hot tub on...
by Kim Jewell | Feb 8, 2023 | Law Blog, News
Once a Will is drafted, it is easy to forget about. But failing to keep your Will up to date could have serious ramifications for the distribution of your estate and can cause distress and confusion for your loved ones once you pass. A well-drafted Will should include...
by Kim Jewell | Jan 30, 2023 | News, Law Blog
The results were eerily accurate There has been a lot of discussion in the media about ChatGPT, OpenAI’s incredible chatbot technology, which is capable of performing human-like conversations and tasks. So far, ChatGPT has passed exams for MBA courses at Ivy League...
by Kim Jewell | Jan 23, 2023 | Law Blog, News
Current real estate market prices may not reflect assessed value, says BC Assessment It’s that time of year again. BC Assessment recently released its home-price assessments showing most Lower Mainland homeowners saw a bump in the value of their property in...
