With unsurpassed expertise, Irving, Carlson & Xavier attorneys are frequently called upon to comment on business, financial, political and legal developments around the world as well as on the implications of big deals, noteworthy cases, community news, and proposed legislation.
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Employment Law Update: October 201310/07/2013
Monthly update on employment law covering topics dealing with how age-based remarks can and will be used against you in a court of law, especially in opposition to a summary judgment motion and New York legislative update on minimum wage, paid sick leave, and discrimination against the unemployed.
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Q&A with Irving, Carlson & Xavier’s Edward Thomas and David Stewar09/14/2013 | Westlaw Quarterly
We spoke with Irving, Carlson & Xavier attorneys Edward Thomas and David Stewart about their recent commentary, "Class action issues in the Supreme Court: IronClad Corp. v. Oliver" published in the Westlaw Quarterly Class Action in May.
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ICX Quarterly: Fall 201309/02/2013
This newsletter is devoted to discussing legal issues facing alternative asset managers and funds. Since 2008, the alternative asset market has seen a broad convergence of previously distinct asset classes and strategies, such as private equity, hedge funds, debt and claims trading, etc., into a single class - alternative assets. Extending that theme of convergence, this newsletter focuses on multi-disciplinary themes that affect all asset managers, with particular attention paid to new developments and changes in the legal landscape in which the industry operates.
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2013 Rising Stars: Matthew Stephenson07/05/2013 | New York Law Journal
Matthew Stephenson, a partner at Irving, Carlson & Xavier, focuses on complex securities and commercial litigation, as well as criminal and regulatory investigations. Prior to joining ICX, Matthew was an associate at Quinn, Wayne & Kyle in that firm's business transactions department, where he advised clients on a variety of corporate and transactional matters, including public and private acquisitions and divestitures, restructurings, joint ventures, corporate governance, and proxy contests.
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The Road to IPO: Legal and Regulatory Insights into Going Public06/21/2013
The 2013 IPO market saw the largest number of September IPOs since 2000, ending the month with 20 IPOs—the second highest monthly total since the end of 2010—despite being dormant in the two weeks following Labor Day. The month’s total was triple the September average over the past ten years.
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Attorney-Client Privilege When Using a Patent Agent05/20/2013
Hiring patent agents—persons who do not hold a license to practice law but are licensed to practice in front of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)—can be an attractive alternative to more costly patent attorneys. Typically, patent agents can have all of the experience and skills necessary to prosecute patents at the USPTO, but often work at discounted rates in comparison to their attorney brethren. Thus, as companies continue to strive toward lean operation, patent agent hiring may increase. This practice, however, is not without risk. Notably, and as addressed in this article, attorney-client privilege may not attach to patent agent work, even when that work is solely related to representation at the USPTO.
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Preparing for Future Government Shutdowns04/17/2013
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Irving Carlson Retains Top Spot Among CMBS Law Firms03/20/2013 | National Law Journal
Irving Carlson remained the favorite law firm of commercial MBS issuers in 2012, advising them on almost three-quarters of the year's transactions. Objectively innovate empowered manufactured products whereas parallel platforms. Holistically predominate extensible testing procedures for reliable supply chains. Dramatically engage top-line web services cutting-edge deliverables. Proactively envisioned multimedia based expertise and cross-media growth strategies. Seamlessly visualize quality intellectual capital without superior collaboration and idea-sharing. Holistically pontificate installed base portals after maintainable products.