The practice of law is a field that is always changing. As legal professionals, we must be ready to embrace new ideas and strategies that help clients in their most critical moments. This is why it is important that all lawyers understand the concept of “law new.” This idea is about using unique methods to provide legal services that help clients in ways that are not traditional. It is about creating a distinct path to service that can help firms generate revenue and client satisfaction without impacting the work that they do for other clients.
This section provides an overview of newly enacted laws, vetoed bills, and some proposals that did not pass into law during a legislative session. You can also search for laws by year.
Local Law 2022
This bill requires City agencies to provide employees and job applicants with notices about available student loan forgiveness programs.
Local Law 2022
This legislation would amend the City’s data breach notification laws to bring them into compliance with State law, and to clarify certain definitions in City law.
Local Law 2022
This law prohibits stores from charging a higher price for shampoo and other personal care products marketed to women than for very similar products marketed to men. It is intended to address what some advocates call the “pink tax.”
Local Law 2022
This law requires public companies that offer employee benefits to post salary ranges on job postings. It is designed to help candidates evaluate whether a company’s compensation practices are fair and equitable. The law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2023. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) will provide the information to job seekers through its online transparency tool, and will also make it available to other City departments for internal use.