Whether you work at a traditional law firm or an alternative legal services provider (ALSP), it’s important to be aware of the changes happening in the law. Among the biggest is the rise of what’s called “law new.” This term encompasses several different types of legal services offered by companies, startups and law firm subsidiaries that augment traditional legal practices.
The idea is that this area of the law can help many clients who may not be served by a standard practice. It’s also a way for firms to find new sources of revenue and to find ways to serve their clients more efficiently.
There’s a lot of buzz about this new area of law and about how it can change the way lawyers serve their clients. However, it’s not yet clear how big this part of the field will be or how it will affect the business of traditional law firms. Some see it as a threat, while others believe it’s an opportunity.
In this article, we’ll look at what it means to be law new and how law firms can embrace this concept and use it to their advantage.
The process of creating a new law begins with a bill being introduced in Congress. Then it goes through the research, discussion and change process in both chambers of Congress. Finally, the bill is voted on and, if it passes both chambers, becomes a law.
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A new law in California will require companies with at least 15 employees to list salary ranges on job postings. Some advocates say it will help to end the so-called “pink tax” that allows stores to charge higher prices for products such as shampoos and cosmetics marketed toward women than very similar versions for men.
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