The legal industry often seems to be in a constant state of flux. Practice areas are renamed, director and leader titles are moved around, and strategies shift regularly. In an attempt to keep pace with the ever-changing landscape, some law firms have taken on a new concept called “law new.” Law new is not always easy to define but it generally means working to help clients in ways that were never considered part of traditional practice and creating a business model that does not operate in a typical legal setting.
The Center makes City and State government more transparent, understandable, and effective through a variety of programs, including news and explainer articles; research and analysis; a wide range of public events with expert guests; in-depth podcast conversations; and other outreach. The Center is housed at NYLS and is overseen by its inaugural NYLS Samuel Seabury Professor of Law, Ross Sandler.
The legislative process begins with a policy idea. This can come from a senator’s constituents, an organization that is calling for a law, or even from a City or State official. Once a bill has been introduced, it goes through both houses of the Legislature before it is sent to the Governor. The Governor has 10 days to sign a bill passed by both houses or to veto it. If the Governor does not sign a bill within the 10-day period, it becomes law automatically. If the Governor vetoes a bill, it is returned to the houses that originally passed the legislation with a statement of the Governor’s disapproval. If two-thirds of both houses vote to override the Governor’s veto, the bill will become law. To view all laws and rules enacted during this session, visit the Laws of New York (Public Access Portal) website, New York City Council Legislation website, and NYC Rules.
