The legal field is constantly changing. One strategy might be effective one year, but it could become obsolete the next. This means that law firms must always be open to new ideas, whether it’s new ways of delivering services or strategies that allow them to work with different types of clients. One area that is currently growing quickly is “law new.” This term has been used to describe a number of different things, including alternative legal services providers, startups and subsidiaries of traditional law firms. It is also used to refer to the use of technology in a legal setting and the use of non-traditional fee structures.
Law new can also refer to changes in laws and regulations. This includes a variety of topics, from worker rights to student loan forgiveness. Some of these new laws are set to take effect in the New Year, including a hike in the minimum wage in the state.
Another new law aims to help victims of crime. The bill, known as Matthew’s Law, expands the eligibility for crime victim compensation funds. It would allow hospitals and health care providers to give out fentanyl and other drug adulterant testing kits, which will help reduce the number of accidental overdoses in the state.
Several other laws are also taking effect, including an increase in the minimum wage in New York City and Westchester. The new law will bring the wages up to $16 an hour in those areas, while the rest of the state will rise to $15. Another law requires the Department of Citywide Administrative Services to prepare a notice for City agency employees and job applicants about student loan forgiveness programs.
Other laws affecting New York City include a law that would require landlords to provide tenants with written statements about the condition of their apartment, and a law that would make it easier for people who have lost their jobs to get assistance from unemployment offices. Finally, a law would require City agencies to report any security breaches that affect personal information of private individuals.