In a field that is constantly changing, it’s important to remain open to new ideas at every turn. One such idea is law new, which can help firms find innovative ways to help clients that may not be possible in traditional practice settings. While it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly what law new is, all firms should understand how to use this concept to their advantage.
New law is an area of the legal field that can benefit any firm, regardless of its current size or industry focus. It typically refers to providing legal services in an alternative way, which often includes a non-traditional client base and different fee structures. It can also include a focus on technology, a team-oriented approach to service and strategies that may not have been part of traditional law practices in the past.
This bill would amend City data breach notification laws to make them more consistent with State law, and to require that City agencies that experience a data breach notify affected persons, the Chief Privacy Officer and the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications. It also amends the definition of personal identifying information to clarify that it includes any information that is reasonably believed to have been accessed, disclosed or used by an unauthorized person.
Generally speaking, there are two types of law: property and criminal. Property law covers the ownership and possession of things such as land, real property (including mortgages and leases) and personal property. It also encompasses the statutory systems of registration and a right in rem, i.e. a legal right to a particular piece of property, as opposed to a general right in personam, which is more akin to compensation for a loss.
Criminal law, on the other hand, deals with the punishment of crimes, including violent and non-violent offences. It is based on the principle of equity and is guided by an ancient Greek tradition of jurisprudence known as natural law. The principle of natural law posits that the universe is governed by immutable rules, and that these rules govern the behaviour of humans and other living things.