update_lead_owner · Lawruler MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_lead_owner does on Lawruler

AI agents use update_lead_owner to create or update resources in Lawruler — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Lawruler environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_lead_owner needs a policy

This tool modifies metadata about a lead (reassigns ownership) but does not create, delete, or execute external operations. It is reversible — ownership can be reassigned again. The blast radius is moderate: incorrect assignment could misdirect client matters, delay response times, or create billing confusion, but the action is not destructive or financial.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Set the owner of a lead/intake' — a modifying action that changes the assigned attorney/partner ownership of a legal matter. This is a reversible update operation.

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Verdict

update_lead_owner Rate-limited

update_lead_owner stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "update_lead_owner": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_lead_owner_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Lawruler, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_lead_owner

What does the update_lead_owner tool do? +

Set the owner of a lead/intake (LeadOwner — the attorney or partner who owns the matter). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Lawruler MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on update_lead_owner? +

Register the Lawruler MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_lead_owner: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Lawruler. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_lead_owner? +

update_lead_owner is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit update_lead_owner? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_lead_owner rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block update_lead_owner completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_lead_owner. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides update_lead_owner? +

update_lead_owner is provided by the Lawruler MCP server (rosenadvertising/lawruler-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.