Law is not like other domains of knowledge; it is a complex collection of opinion, argument and judgment that isn’t based on verifiable facts. This makes legal retrieval a challenge, especially for those who are trying to access a single document that definitively answers a question. Legal retrieval challenges are often amplified by a lack of funding, resources and, in many cases, dedicated staff.
The legal profession is changing, but bringing about the full benefits of those changes can be difficult to achieve. A combination of inertia, maladaptive attitudes and entrenched business models can all work to mute or sabotage progress toward a more inclusive, equitable, diverse and sustainable legal industry.
Despite these obstacles, we must not give up. Law has the power to transform society, and it’s critical that we continue to push for progress. This is why Bloomberg Law is committed to delivering thought leadership that can help make law better, and why we need your support to do it.
Legal scholarship is not only a valuable academic pursuit; it can also influence and shape societies on a global scale. Whether investigating the intricate balance between individual rights and state interests, exploring the ethical considerations of emerging technologies or addressing pressing environmental challenges, each research paper has the potential to inspire change and progress.
A new law is born from an idea that has the potential to improve the lives of people in a particular community or region. Then it goes through the legislative process, which involves various steps before it becomes a law that is enforceable by federal, state or local authorities. The creation of a law reflects the democratic principles of representation and accountability by giving citizens a voice in government through their elected representatives.
A bill is a proposal for a law that proposes to make changes to the existing laws of the United States or of any State. The ideas for bills can come from a member of Congress, an organization that calls for legislation, or from the public. If a bill passes through the House and Senate, it will be sent to the president for approval or veto.
This bill would require City agencies to notify employees and applicants for employment of the availability of student loan forgiveness programs. It would also provide additional information about these programs.
This bill would amend City data breach notification laws to align them with requirements in the State’s SHIELD Act. It would require City agencies that experience a data breach that includes private identifying information to promptly disclose the breach to the City’s Chief Privacy Officer and to affected persons. The bill also requires the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to publish guidelines on data breach response plans.