The Puerto Rico Supreme Court has established a robust definition of lawyers' technological competence obligations, distinguishing it from the weaker standards adopted by many states. The previous guidelines, based on an ABA comment from 2012, used vague language such as "should" and hinged on relevance, which limited their effectiveness. In contrast, Puerto Rico's new rule compels lawyers to actively acquire technological skills, maintain knowledge of developments, and diligently apply technology while recognizing its risks and benefits, thereby promoting more competent legal representation.
The Puerto Rico Competency Rule mandates that lawyers acquire necessary skills and maintain knowledge about technological developments, emphasizing a duty to use technology diligently.
Unlike existing U.S. standards, the Puerto Rico Rule states "must" instead of "should," presenting a stronger obligation for lawyers to embrace technological competence.
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