Law new refers to a variety of legal strategies that are not part of traditional practice. These can include working with underserved communities, using different ways to deliver services and creating nontraditional fee structures. These strategies can benefit clients and make a law firm more competitive without hurting other areas of practice that might be the firm’s primary focus. While law new can be hard to pin down, it is an idea that all attorneys should consider in order to remain competitive and provide the best possible service to their clients.
Local Law 144 of 2021:
This bill requires anyone who wants to use an automated employment decision tool to do a bias audit first and notify job candidates. The rules will also outline the process that DCWP and the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings will follow in enforcing and adjudicating violations of this rule.
Amendments to bills:
The legislative process for creating new laws is lengthy and involves multiple stages, including committee review, floor debate, and voting. This system allows elected representatives to shape policy based on the needs and priorities of their constituents, reflecting democratic principles of representation and accountability. Additionally, committees allow lawmakers to analyze and modify bills before they reach the full chamber, which can lead to more effective legislation that addresses specific issues comprehensively.
Licensing of third-party food delivery services:
This legislation would amend rules to ensure that licensed third-party food delivery services comply with City laws and regulations, including the requirements related to worker safety, customer protection, and licensing. Additionally, this legislation would allow the Department to deny or revoke a license or permit of a third-party food delivery service that commits two or more violations.
Requiring data breach notifications for City agencies:
This bill would require NYC government agencies that experience a security breach of personal information to promptly disclose such breaches to affected persons and to the Office of Information Technology, in addition to existing requirements under State law. It would also align the City’s data breach notification laws with those under the SHIELD Act.
Providing notice regarding student loan forgiveness programs to City employees and job applicants:
This bill would require the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to prepare a notice about federal and state student loan forgiveness programs, which it would then distribute to City agencies and to employee groups who request it. It would also amend City rules to clarify requirements and update references to reflect recent changes in state law.