The practice of law is a fast-moving field. What was the focus of a legal firm’s marketing in one quarter may not be relevant in the next. New concepts are constantly popping up that offer ways to boost revenue and improve client satisfaction. One such concept is called “law new.” This term refers to new methods of delivering legal services that are not found in a traditional office setting and that offer non-traditional forms of fees.

The New York City Charter, laws passed by the Council and periodically codified in the New York City Administrative Code, and decisions made by courts that interpret these laws comprise New York City law. This page allows you to search all recently enacted, vetoed bills and some proposals that did not pass into law during a given legislative session.

You can also filter this list to see only laws that were passed during a special legislative session. You can switch the year you are searching for on the fly, as well.

This bill would require City agencies to provide employees and job applicants with a notice about federal and State student loan forgiveness programs. It would also amend the City’s data breach notification laws to make them consistent with requirements under New York State law.

New York City has a long history of community involvement in the legal process, from early citizen participation to the establishment of local courts and municipal attorney offices. These offices, which are now part of the New York City Department of Law, continue to play a critical role in providing access to justice for all.

The concept of law is a fundamental part of our democracy, and its development has been shaped by many ideas, from utilitarian theories, as expressed by John Austin, to the notion that there are innate moral laws, as posited by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, to a more contemporary understanding of law based on the notion of a marketplace for rights and the emergence of the rule of law. These ideas are reflected in the laws of our country, which are continually evolving and changing to reflect the needs of a dynamic society. New York’s new law database makes it easy to find these important changes in City law. This is a valuable resource that should be used in conjunction with other sources of New York law, including the New York Constitution, New York State statutes, the New York City Administrative Code and the decisions of courts that have interpreted these laws.