Robin Cohen

Robin Cohen

August 12, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

SPACs and the Associated Insurance Coverage Risks at Play

The top three coverage issues potentially arising out of SPAC transactions.

By Robin Cohen and Andrew Bourne

9 minute read

February 19, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Gender Diversity Pays

The data has been consistent for decades now: companies led by female executives are more profitable.

By Robin Cohen, Laura Franco and Ryan Hargrave

8 minute read

August 23, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Insurance Coverage in the Wake of the New York Child Victims Act and Sex Abuse Lawsuits

While coverage ultimately turns on the specific facts and allegations, the policy language, and applicable state law, policyholders should be aware of key considerations and best practices to maximize coverage in sexual abuse cases.

By Robin Cohen and Lauren Varnado

9 minute read

May 13, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Companies Wary Of Privacy Invasion Claims

Fueled by statutory damages that can amount to millions of dollars, companies are increasingly finding themselves the subject of class-action lawsuits for alleged invasions of privacy, including violations of federal and state statutes, as well as claims of negligence and of common law invasion of privacy.

By ROBIN COHEN and MICHAEL DiCANIO

6 minute read

May 10, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Opinion: Companies Wary Of Privacy Invasion Claims

Fueled by statutory damages that can amount to millions of dollars, companies are increasingly finding themselves the subject of class-action lawsuits for alleged invasions of privacy, including violations of federal and state statutes, as well as claims of negligence and of common law invasion of privacy.

By ROBIN COHEN and MICHAEL DiCANIO

6 minute read

August 12, 2010 | New York Law Journal

Coverage for Defense Costs in Consumer Fraud Actions

Robin Cohen, Keith McKenna and Sheri Hametz of Kasowitz Benson Torres & Friedman write that it is increasingly popular to bring suits alleging violations of state consumer fraud and deceptive trade practices statutes, which permit recovery of attorney's fees as well as damages. But just because a complaint alleges intentional conduct, a requirement under such statutes, does not mean that any injuries flowing from that conduct were not accidental and, therefore, potentially covered by insurance.

By Robin Cohen, Keith McKenna and Sheri Hametz

15 minute read