In the law profession, there is always a new opportunity for firms to look at how they can expand and innovate to serve their clients. For many companies, this means focusing on something called “law new.” The term “new law” can be difficult to pin down but it typically refers to providing legal services in ways that have not been part of traditional practice. This often involves working with underserved communities, using technology and focusing on process. It may also involve staffers that are not on a partner track and operating from offices that are not traditional law firm locations.

Creating law new is an opportunity for firms to offer the type of legal help that they know many clients will need. It is also a way for companies to provide that help without impacting other areas of the law firm’s primary focus. This is a concept that all legal businesses should consider embracing and using to their advantage.

A bill is a proposal for new or changed law that is introduced in Congress. A bill can be introduced by a member of the House or Senate or by citizens who recommend a law to their representatives. Bills are considered by a committee in both the House and Senate before being considered for a vote.

The City’s laws and rules are available online at Laws of the City of New York (Public Access Portal), New York City Council Legislation website, and NYC Rules.

NYC Rules: Rule 1 of the Administrative Code: Section 290 – Notices

To require that certain employees and job applicants of City agencies be informed of student loan forgiveness programs.
This bill would require City agencies to notify their employees and job applicants about available federal and State student loan forgiveness programs. It would also add requirements for City agencies to make a report to the Department of Consumer Affairs and Worker Protection when they experience a data breach involving a person’s private identifying information. The bill would also change the definitions of what types of PII are covered by this reporting requirement and make other changes to the law to improve its clarity and consistency with State law.