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The law is a complex and dynamic area of practice that is constantly changing. In addition to the changes brought about by new laws, the legal profession also deals with a wide range of other issues, including ethical concerns and changes in technology.
These issues and others affect the day-to-day work of lawyers, as well as how clients and courts interact with one another. Keeping up to date on the law is an essential part of being an effective lawyer, and it can help ensure that your clients are receiving the best possible service from you.
The new law that allows spouses who are both attorneys to share counsel fees in divorce cases is a good example of how the law is constantly evolving and expanding to meet the needs of society. This is especially true in the case of family law, which covers a broad array of topics and situations.
To assist with this evolution and expansion, the New York State Bar Association has launched a new project called “law new.” This resource consists of a collection of articles, podcasts, videos, blogs, and more that cover the latest developments in the field of family law. The goal of this collection is to provide an easy-to-use, comprehensive resource for legal professionals.
Congress is the lawmaking branch of the federal government, and its members can propose new laws and amendments to existing ones. Once a bill is introduced, it goes through several phases before becoming a law.
New York City
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has amended rules related to licensed process servers. The rules update the Powered Mobility Devices Penalty Schedule, and implement Local Law 49 of 2024. The City has also revised its Newsstand license rules to allow businesses, not just individuals, to hold a license.
Additionally, the City has added rules to implement Local Law 129 of 2021, which created an exception to item pricing requirements for retail stores that have price scanners available for customer use. The City has also updated its rules regarding sidewalk cafes, adding definitions and clarifying application procedures, siting requirements, and other elements of the law.
Finally, a new law (CPLR 515) takes effect February 1, 2025 requiring that contested and uncontested divorce actions must be heard in the county where one of the parties or their minor children resides. This is a change from the previous requirement that contested and uncontested divorce actions could be filed anywhere in the State. New forms and calculators for contested and uncontested divorces reflecting this change are available in the Maintenance & Child Support Tools section of the website.
