When it comes to the practice of law, lawyers need to think creatively about how to help their clients. One way that they can do this is by exploring what’s known as “law new.” While it can be difficult to define, the concept involves using strategies that have not been used in the past. This approach can benefit clients and add value to a firm’s offerings.
In California, a new law will make it more difficult for companies to hide how much they pay their employees. It’s an attempt to eliminate the so-called “pink tax” and give women more information about how much they can expect to earn at a job. But it could also put companies in the crosshairs of state attorneys if they break the law.
Another new law is requiring stores to disclose how much their products cost and where they were made. The idea is to give consumers more information about the products they buy, which can help them avoid paying extra fees that may be hidden in fine print. But some critics say the law can be abused to target a company’s reputation and make it appear less transparent than competitors.
Finally, a new law will require City agencies to promptly report data breaches that involve personal information of persons located in the City. The bill is designed to align City law with requirements in New York’s SHIELD Act and to provide a more consistent framework for privacy protections.
The rules adopted by DCWP will implement the following new laws and regulations:
DCWP will start enforcing these laws on July 5, 2023. For more information about a law or rule, click the title to read the full text. Unless otherwise noted, enacted bills and joint resolutions appear on this list after they are assigned public law (PL) numbers by NARA and published in the Statutes at Large. Public laws also appear in the New York Official Law Journal, which can be found on the New York State Unofficial Laws website. For more about the lawmaking process, learn about how bills become laws in Congress.