The practice of law is always changing and evolving. While some of these changes are small and may seem insignificant, others can have a significant impact on the legal field. One such area that is growing and developing is new law. This concept is something that every legal firm should understand and be prepared to embrace, as it could open up a new and exciting avenue for revenue and client satisfaction.
A new law in Missouri that targets the issue of homelessness has taken effect. The law allows municipalities to use up to 25% of public safety funds to create teams that work with homeless individuals. The team would be led by a member of the police force. The law is meant to be a preventive measure, as the goal is not to criminalize homeless people.
In other state news, Illinois has enacted a new law that seeks to improve drug overdose education standards in schools. The law, which was named after a young man who died from a drug overdose, requires schools to include information about the dangers of drugs and how they can be used by children in a variety of ways.
New York has enacted another law that makes it easier for voters to cast their ballots. The law will allow a voter to have their vote counted if they cast their ballot at a polling place that is not their assigned location, as long as they did so in the correct county and assembly district. Voting access continues to be a key issue across the country, and this bill is aimed at reducing barriers.
This month’s International Law News, published by NYU School of Law students, contains articles on a wide variety of topics, including:
A new law in California requires employers to give workers two weeks’ notice before raising their wages. This law, which was signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, is a response to research showing that the pay gap between men and women is largely caused by gender discrimination in the workplace.
In addition to this month’s International Law News, the journal also includes articles on: