Law new is a term for emerging technologies and products that augment, rather than replace, traditional legal services. These technologies and products include AI software, blockchain-based registries, and other innovations in the way lawyers perform their work. This article explores the various ways in which “New Law” is being embraced by companies and startups, as well as law firm subsidiaries and alternative legal service providers.

How New York laws are made

When an idea for a law needs to be changed or added to, it must be written down as a bill. Bill drafting is a complex process that requires specialized legal training. Bills are often drafted by members of the legislature, but they can also be proposed during an election campaign or recommended by a city agency or interest group.

After a bill is drafted, it must be passed by both houses of the legislature to become law. A Governor has 10 days to sign or veto a bill that passes both houses; signed bills become law automatically, while vetoed bills are returned to the house that first passed them with a statement explaining why the Governor disapproves of the legislation. Two-thirds of the members of that house must vote to override the Governor’s veto and make the bill into law.

This bill would require City agencies to notify individuals whose private identifying information was accessed, disclosed or used by an unauthorized person when the agency reasonably believes that the information was compromised. It would also amend the City’s data breach notification law to be more consistent with New York State law.