Law new can be hard to pin down, but it typically refers to a way of offering legal services that is different than the traditional path. It can mean working with underserved communities or coming up with strategies that haven’t been used in the past to serve clients. It can also be about embracing technology and changing the way a firm does business. Regardless of the specifics, it’s an idea that every law firm should pay attention to and consider exploring, even if only as a small part of its overall strategy.

The law of New York consists of constitutional, statutory and regulatory laws passed by the legislature, periodically codified in the New York Consolidated Laws and decisions made by courts that interpret those laws. This lawmaking process takes place at both the federal and state levels. Federal laws are called bills and originate in Congress, where they can be introduced by senators or representatives, and then go through a process of research, discussion and changes before being voted on. Once a bill passes one chamber of Congress, it goes to the other for a similar process.

Local Law 13 of 2022

This law would require City agencies to prepare and provide notices for employees and job applicants regarding student loan forgiveness programs. It would also amend data breach notification laws to align them with requirements in the State’s SHIELD Act.

New Laws and Rules

DCWP is a City agency that enforces the laws of the City of New York, including those created by local and state legislative and executive branches of government, as well as federal statutes and regulations. For more information on these laws, visit Laws of the City of New York (Public Access Portal), New York Council Legislation website, and NYC Rules.