Law new refers to legislation formally proposed, debated and passed by Congress or another legislative body. Once a bill is approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, it becomes a law, or statute, and then goes through the process of becoming implemented by a federal agency. A bill can also become a law when it is signed by the President.
In 2024, major changes took effect on January 1 as the minimum wage went up for most workers in New York State. The State also made it easier for pharmacies and health care providers to give out life-saving fentanyl test kits. The State’s law aimed to prevent the accidental deaths of drug overdoses by requiring people who receive emergency services to get tested within 24 hours for any signs that their blood contains fentanyl. The State’s new law was named after Matthew Horan, a young man from Long Island who died from an opioid and fentanyl overdose in 2020.
The law provides for the establishment of a Committee on Open Government to promulgate guidelines regarding the deletion of identifying details or withholding of records otherwise available under this article in order to avoid unwarranted invasions of personal privacy and to protect legitimate interests of persons affected by the disclosure. The committee shall make its report to the Governor and legislature annually on or before December fifteenth.
A comprehensive online publication of the Federal government’s regulations and official guidance. It covers a wide variety of topics, including the law on trademarks and patents, civil rights, environmental regulations, copyrights, consumer protection, telecommunications, international trade, and social security. The site is free and accessible to the public. It is updated frequently, with a search function and links to related resources.
An online publication from the Law Library of Congress that covers legal news and developments worldwide. It features reports of litigation filings, court decisions and verdicts, corporate deals, regulation, enforcement, and legislation. It also includes a blog and daily newsletters for subscribers.
The quarterly publication of the American Bar Association’s International Law Section that brings the latest international law topics to its global readership of legal practitioners, scholars, professionals, and students in public and private international law. Winter 2024 ILN articles include a profile of mediator/arbitrator Ryan Abbott; supporting English skills in Ukrainian law schools; moderating Russian Federation behavior through sanctions; and saving the wild with artificial intelligence.
The law on the Internet provides an overview of Internet-related laws and policies in the United States. The website also lists the country’s primary legal authorities and explains how each jurisdiction regulates the activities of Internet service providers. The website is designed to be useful to attorneys, judges, and other government officials.
