What is Law New?

Law new refers to technology startups, legal service providers, and law firm subsidiaries augmenting traditional legal services. The term reflects an idea that legal work is shifting to new pathways, though how those paths are created, and where they lead, differ from company to company.

A law is an official rule that governs behavior within a society or country. Laws are created by legislative bodies such as Congress and can be passed as statutes or laws, which are written documents.

The process of creating a law begins with an idea for a policy. These ideas can come from many sources, including a senator’s constituents or an organization that calls for a particular change. Once an idea for a bill is settled on, it is then drafted as a law by a member of the Senate’s staff or by outside attorneys hired by interest groups and State agencies.

The drafters of legislation often use legal terminology and jargon to convey their ideas in the language of the law. This creates a barrier to understanding for the public, which is why it is important to always read bills carefully. The Governor has 10 days to sign or veto bills that pass both houses of the Legislature. Signed bills become laws, while vetoed bills can only become laws if two-thirds of members from each house vote to override the Governor’s veto.