Law is a dynamic field that can change quickly. As a result, it’s important for lawyers to keep up with new developments in their practice areas. One way to do this is by exploring what’s considered “law new.” The term can be hard to define, but it generally refers to a type of legal work that doesn’t fit into a traditional law firm’s business model. This can include work that’s done by a startup or a subsidiary of a law firm, as well as legal work undertaken by a company outside the legal industry.
A bill is a proposal for a new law or a change to an existing law. The idea for a bill can come from a member of Congress during their election campaign, or it could be recommended by people or citizen groups who are represented by that member of Congress. Bills are then submitted to Congress, where they’re considered and amended. Once a bill passes both houses of Congress, it’s considered law by the President.
A new bill would require City agencies to notify employees and job applicants about federal and state student loan forgiveness programs. The bill would also add new requirements for third-party food delivery services and repeal a subchapter in the City’s administrative code that regulates them.
In the past, legal scholars have debated the extent to which law incorporates morality. Utilitarian philosophers, such as John Austin, argued that law is “commands, backed by the threat of sanctions from a sovereign, to whom people have a habit of obedience.” Other scholars, such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, argued that natural laws – or universal principles of human behavior – are immutable and unchanging.
New York City laws, rules and regulations are published on this website by the Law Department. This website is intended to provide a convenient and easy-to-use search tool for the public. However, users should be aware that there may be delays between when the law changes are made and when they appear on this website.
The law and rules on this site are not official copies of the New York City Charter, New York City Administrative Code, or NYC Rules. Official versions can be accessed through the New York City Law Library, or through other websites operated by the New York City Council, the NYC Mayor’s Office, or other City departments and agencies.