For lawyers, it’s important to keep up with new trends and techniques in order to stay relevant and continue offering the type of help that clients need. One concept that many firms are exploring is called law new, which refers to a practice area that uses alternative means of providing legal services. This can include working with underserved communities, utilizing technology and creating strategies that may not have been a part of standard law firm practices in the past.

It’s hard to pin down exactly what law new is, because it can mean different things to different companies. For example, for some, it’s a practice that includes alternative ways of providing legal services and is overseen by a separate leadership team from the main firm. Others use the term to describe a practice that focuses on specific types of litigation.

Whether it’s law new or something else, it’s a trend that all attorneys should be aware of. As more and more companies, startups and even law firm subsidiaries are offering law new services, it’s important that lawyers understand how they can utilize these techniques to their advantage.

Local Law 151 of 2023: Matthew’s Law: This bill expands eligibility for crime victim compensation by removing the requirement that victims must submit proof of the crime to receive funds. It also allows local pharmacies and health care providers to provide fentanyl and drug adulterant testing supplies to those in need. Read the law.

Citywide Administrative Services Act: This bill would require City agencies to provide notice to their employees and job applicants regarding student loan forgiveness programs. It also amends City’s data breach notification laws to make them more consistent with State law.

In addition to these bills, New York residents will see the minimum wage increase from $15 per hour to $16 per hour in New York City and Westchester. The new year will also bring changes to workplace safety, school resources and more. For a full list of the bills that went into effect as of midnight, please visit New York’s website.

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