New Law Practice in the Legal Profession

As the legal profession evolves, many firms are embracing new law practice. It’s not always easy to pin down what exactly this means, but it typically includes the idea of delivering services in a different way from traditional methods. It’s also about finding ways to help clients more effectively and providing assistance that may be a secondary focus for a firm’s main efforts.

Each time a bill is reported to the House of Representatives, it is prepared by committee staff and described in detail in a report to the House. This report is the best source of information about the bill’s purpose, its scope, and its intended effects on existing laws. It sets forth a detailed analysis of the proposed legislation and provides a section-by-section description of the text of each amendment or addition. It also describes any executive communications regarding the legislation. The report is available online at www.house.gov/reports. This web-friendly presentation is produced by the parliamentarian of the United States House of Representatives. It is intended to assist the public in understanding the legislative process.