Law New is a growing area of legal practice. It encompasses the idea of benefiting clients in different ways than traditional practices have done in the past. This often means finding new methods of delivery, embracing technology and creating strategies that have never been part of standard legal practices before. It also includes exploring alternative fee structures and partnering with diverse groups of individuals. It is an area that all firms should be keeping close watch on to understand how it will impact the future of legal services and how they can best utilize it to their advantage.
A law is a set of instructions that governs how government functions and how citizens can be governed. The creation of laws involves a complex process that requires elected representatives to listen to their constituents and respond to the needs of society. This is essential to the democratic principle of representation and accountability. The process of creating a law is the result of many stages, including drafting, committee review, and debate on the floor of Congress.
The process of creating a law begins with an idea for legislation from a member of the Senate or House of Representatives, or an interest group or individual. This legislation is then drafted as a bill, and the bill is sent to a committee for further discussion and consideration. The bill can be amended as it is analyzed and discussed, and the bill may be passed in either chamber of Congress.
Once a bill has been passed by Congress, it is sent to the President for approval. The President can either sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action. If the President vetoes a bill, it goes back to Congress for further consideration. If the veto is overridden by a two-thirds vote of both houses, the bill becomes law.
The law of New York consists of constitutional, statutory, and regulatory law, as well as City and State agency rules and regulations. City agency rules are published in NYC Rules, the official publication of City laws and regulations. NYC Rules are updated regularly to reflect changes to both City and State laws and regulations. For example, the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection recently updated rules to implement new legislation, including a penalty schedule for violations related to powered mobility devices, open captioning in movie theaters, and automated employment decision tools.
NYLS’ Center for New York City and State Law makes City and State law more transparent, understandable, and effective through a broad range of programming and publications. These include news and explainer articles; research and analysis; a variety of public events featuring expert guests; and in-depth podcast conversations. The Center also promotes collaboration between City and State agencies and between members of the judiciary, legislative branch, and executive branch to make law more responsive to the needs of society. The Center is an integral part of NYLS’ commitment to excellence as a top law school.