From the Ontario Bar Association’s OBA Just Magazine: Investigating Deepfakes and Falsified Evidence; and Email Etiquette for Lawyers

Two articles in the Ontario Bar Association’s recent issue of OBA Just Magazine may be of interest to our readers (and thanks to the OBA for consenting to our using their material):

Investigating Deepfakes and Falsified Evidence: Practical Steps for Scrutinizing Suspicious Content –From altered media to fabricated digital records, Generative AI is making false evidence easier to produce – and harder to detect. This article outlines signs that should trigger concern and techniques that can help determine whether those red-flag files are authentic.

“Use Reply-All with Awareness” – and 9 Other Email Etiquette Tips for Lawyers – Email is a powerful but imperfect communication tool that most of us use so frequently that we do not give it a second thought. That rote use is exactly what gives rise to bad habits and slip-ups that can compromise relationships. This article offers helpful advice on how to use email carefully, professionally and effectively in legal practice.