Law is a field that constantly evolves. What works one quarter may not be as effective the next. With new clients and business opportunities, lawyers are constantly looking for ways to innovate and improve their practices. One such concept is law new, and it’s something that every firm should understand how to harness.
New laws can be the result of significant events, social movements, or simply the need to update existing policies. They can also be a mechanism through which Congress fulfills its democratic role of shaping public policy and responding to the needs of society. New laws are created through a process that includes the creation of committees, bill drafting, floor debate, and voting. The ability for both parties to collaborate can lead to more comprehensive legislation that is more widely accepted.
In a time of political polarization, the legislative process can be difficult. Learn how bills become laws, the effect of partisanship on the creation of new laws, and the impact of the veto power.
New York’s legal system is complex and involves both constitutional, statutory, and regulatory law. The Constitution defines the limits of the City’s powers, while statutes, regulations and case law establish how the City acts. The City Charter and the New York Consolidated Laws form its general statutory law.
The Center is dedicated to making New York City and State government more transparent, understandable, and effective. We pursue this through news and explainer articles, research and analysis, a variety of public events featuring expert guests, in-depth podcast conversations, and other methods. The Center’s work is a part of NYLS’s commitment to civic engagement, which is at the heart of its mission as a university.