The law is constantly changing, and it’s important for lawyers to stay on top of this information. Keeping up with law new can help legal firms create value for clients, even in areas outside of their primary practice focus.
The process of creating a new law starts with a policy idea, which may come from a senator’s constituents or an organization advocating for a change in State law. This policy idea then goes through the legislative process, where it is debated and voted on by the entire Senate or House of Representatives. This system of government allows citizens to influence the lawmaking process and reflects democratic principles of representation and accountability.
After a bill has passed both houses of Congress, it is sent to the President for signature or veto. Once signed into law, a new bill becomes a law that is then implemented by federal agencies and agencies of the State. New laws also have to be enforced by local authorities and can include additional regulations that require compliance by individuals or businesses.
New York City Council passes Sammy’s Law
A decade of advocacy has led to the passage of this law, named after 12-year-old Sammy Cohen Eckstein who was struck and killed by a driver in Park Slope, Brooklyn. It will allow New York City to lower its speed limits across the City, reducing the risk of death or serious injury from traffic accidents.
NYLS’s Professors Win Patent for First-Time Inventor
The patent clinic in the Center for New York City Law secured a United States patent for a first-time inventor, demonstrating the value of experiential learning in the classroom. The clinic is a teaching and research facility that provides students with the opportunity to work on real-world intellectual property matters and provide client services to the community.
NYLS Welcomes Class 2024
New York Law School’s newest students arrived on campus this fall for orientation and a dynamic program to welcome and inspire them. Dean and President Anthony Crowell spoke to the crowd about the importance of law as a career choice and the importance of preparing graduates for life after graduation.
In a new law review article, NYLS Professor Emeritus Frank Munger discusses the significance of the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Trump administration’s travel ban and what it means for asylum seekers. The article appears in the New York University Law Review and can be read here.