Jailine Vasquez

When Intentional Conduct Defeats Coverage: Duty to Defend Lessons from Hartford v. Instagram

Data Privacy, Technology

The Delaware Superior Court’s decision in Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. v. Instagram, LLC reinforces a familiar principle: there is no duty to defend absent an “occurrence,” and there is no “occurrence” without an accident. Key Takeaways: The Underlying Litigation What makes the case notable is not a new rule of law, but how the court […]


James Bush

AI, Privilege, and Discovery: What Recent Cases Mean for Users

AI, Data Privacy

Two recent decisions from the Southern District of New York and the Delaware Court of Chancery highlight a growing legal reality: interactions with generative AI tools are not shielded by traditional legal protections. Courts are increasingly recognizing AI chat sessions as third-party communications that are fully discoverable in litigation and, in some cases, powerful evidence […]