A new law is legislation that has been proposed, debated, and voted on by a legislative body like Congress. Once a law has been passed, it becomes an official rule that governs behavior within a society or country. It may be called a statute or an act, and it may be enforced through litigation.
New laws can impact people in many different ways, from the way they work to the types of services they provide. For example, in the field of employment law, a new law might affect employee privacy or how companies can use social media. In other cases, a new law might change how courts interpret existing legislation or make certain decisions. The concept of a new law is one that lawyers need to keep up with in order to stay current and help their clients navigate the changes.
As the start of 2024 approaches, New Yorkers are getting ready for a host of new legislation that took effect on January 1. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed 730 bills into law that will affect residents across the State, with more awaiting her review. These bills cover topics ranging from workers rights to school resources.
Some highlights of new laws include a law that requires NYCHA to notify residents about the status of their water quality, and a bill that increases the minimum wage for New York City and Westchester county employees. Another new law is a requirement that employers give workers a written notice of any pay rate change. Additionally, new legislation prevents landlords from discriminating against tenants on the basis of race or sexual orientation.
A number of other legal developments took place in the past month, including:
Georgetown University law professors say that students suffer from the early recruiting that has become standard at most law schools, and that they and their firms would benefit if law schools returned to their traditional schedules.
The Supreme Court upheld the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding system, lifting a threat that could have derailed an agency set up after the 2008 financial crisis to regulate mortgages and other consumer-finance products.
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