Law is an area of study and practice that is always changing. With new laws coming out at an ever-increasing pace, it is important for lawyers to remain abreast of the most current trends and to find ways to implement these ideas into their daily practices. One way to do this is through the concept of new law. While this term can be hard to pin down, it generally refers to a variety of ideas and strategies that have never been used in the past. It may also mean a different type of legal practice where staffers are not on the partnership track and where fees are more variable.
The New Laws page provides resources and information about new federal legislation, regulations, and Children’s Bureau policies. As new laws are passed, new regulations are issued, or the Children’s Bureau announces a policy change, the information is updated on this page to ensure that stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date information and resources as quickly as possible.
For example, a new law could require colleges to post crime statistics on their websites and create plans to investigate and report hate crimes. Another new law could allow middle and high school students in non-public schools to receive free menstrual products. Yet another law would mandate that companies reporting data breaches disclose a consumer’s personal information to the City’s Chief Privacy Officer, the Office of Cyber Command, and the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (formerly the NYPD).
Likewise, Sullivan & Cromwell signed up two dealmakers who had previously worked for Elon Musk in a move that could save the firm $4 million a year. And a new law will allow Cornell to provide full federal loan repayments for lawyers who work in the public sector, helping to keep them away from private firm practice.
Other examples of new laws include tougher penalties for arsons, a law requiring abortion clinics to bury or cremate fetal remains, and a law that allows convicted felons to vote in local elections. In addition, a new law requires all states to offer free driver’s licenses to people who have never been licensed before.
These examples demonstrate how new laws are constantly being enacted, modified, and enforced to keep up with the fast-changing world around us. This is what makes the law a fascinating field to work in, and why it is so important that all lawyers stay on top of the most recent changes. This ensures that they can be ready to help their clients navigate the constantly evolving legal landscape and use new laws to their advantage. Whether they are defending their client against an allegation of a hate crime or helping them sell their home, attorneys need to be on the cutting edge of new laws and be able to anticipate how they will impact their clients’ cases. For more information, please contact a lawyer licensed in your state.
