Law new is the concept of finding ways to offer legal help that aren’t a typical part of the practice of law. This can include working with underserved communities, coming up with strategies to reach clients and making use of technology. It’s something that all legal firms should keep an eye on and consider using as a way to improve their practices.
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A bill is a proposal for a new or changed law that is brought before Congress. Often, the idea for a bill comes from a member of Congress’ constituents or an organization that advocates for change. The bill is then brought before a committee, where it’s examined closely and discussed in depth. During this process, the proposal can be amended to improve or adjust its intent.
Once the committee reviews and approves a bill, it can move forward for consideration by the full Congress. This is a process that involves many stakeholders, reflecting democratic principles of representation and accountability. The final legislation may be very different from the original proposal, as it’s refined and altered based on the opinions and desires of Congress members.
After a bill passes both houses of the Legislature, the Governor has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it. If the bill isn’t signed or vetoed within that period, it becomes law automatically. If the Governor vetoes the bill, it’s returned to the House that first passed it with a statement explaining why the Governor disapproves of the legislation and the rationale behind the veto. Two-thirds of the members of each house must vote to override the Governor’s veto and pass the bill into law.
This bill amends NYC rules pertaining to data breach disclosure and aligns them with State law. It requires City agencies to promptly disclose any breaches of personally identifiable information involving a person, unless the agency can demonstrate that the information has not been accessed or disclosed by an unauthorized person. The bill also adds a penalty schedule for violations of the rules.