Texas Camp May Struggle To Get Coverage After Flood Deaths
Several wrongful death lawsuits brought against Camp Mystic after a series of deadly floods swept through Texas Hill Country in July have the potential to implicate the camp's general liability insurance program, but whether the camp can secure coverage constitutes a greater challenge, experts say.
Google Suit Reveals Coverage Challenges For AI Integration
A proposed class action brought against Google alleges that the tech giant enabled artificial intelligence tools without disclosing them to users or requesting their consent, highlighting the litigation risks and coverage challenges that can arise when companies integrate AI tools into existing products and services.
AI Chatbots Spark Coverage Concerns Over Privacy Claims
Artificial intelligence-powered chatbots are raising novel concerns about potential privacy violations under federal and state wiretapping and eavesdropping laws, prompting questions about coverage for such claims, a policyholder attorney told Law360. Here, Stephanie E. Gee of Reed Smith LLP breaks down the issue.
Texas Camp May Struggle To Get Coverage After Flood Deaths
Several wrongful death lawsuits brought against Camp Mystic after a series of deadly floods swept through Texas Hill Country in July have the potential to implicate the camp's general liability insurance program, but whether the camp can secure coverage constitutes a greater challenge, experts say.
Google Suit Reveals Coverage Challenges For AI Integration
A proposed class action brought against Google alleges that the tech giant enabled artificial intelligence tools without disclosing them to users or requesting their consent, highlighting the litigation risks and coverage challenges that can arise when companies integrate AI tools into existing products and services.
AI Chatbots Spark Coverage Concerns Over Privacy Claims
Artificial intelligence-powered chatbots are raising novel concerns about potential privacy violations under federal and state wiretapping and eavesdropping laws, prompting questions about coverage for such claims, a policyholder attorney told Law360. Here, Stephanie E. Gee of Reed Smith LLP breaks down the issue.
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