Law new is the field of study that examines the intersection of technology and law. This includes legal practice, e-commerce, patents, the Internet, and other subjects that are rapidly changing the way society functions. It also includes emerging fields of law, such as cyberlaw and the law of the future. Law new can be found in a variety of ways, including academic journals and conferences.
The term “law” is used in a broad sense to describe laws that govern the behavior of people and groups within societies, countries, and organizations. In the United States, there are federal laws, state laws, and local laws. Federal laws are created by Congress and the president and cover a wide range of topics. State laws are passed by legislatures and periodically codified into a consolidated code. Local laws are enacted by city councils, village boards of trustees, school boards, and other governing bodies. These laws regulate a variety of activities, such as the rights and obligations of residents, business owners, and public officials.
This Article argues that the Supreme Court’s non-retroactivity doctrine has no principled foundation and suggests an alternative framework: courts should always apply “new” law to old cases. It also proposes a new mechanism to value firms in bankruptcy: senior dilution.
Providing notice regarding student loan forgiveness programs for City employees and job applicants
This bill would require the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, in consultation with the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, to prepare a notice regarding federal and State student loan forgiveness programs for City agency employees and job applicants. The notice would be provided to City agencies who would then provide it to job applicants and current employees.
Making the City’s data breach notification laws more consistent with State law
This bill amends City law to provide greater consistency with State law on requirements for disclosure of security breaches involving personal information. Specifically, the bill would expand the scope of the City’s requirement that City agencies disclose private identifying information of individuals who were affected by a security breach to include situations where such information is accessed, disclosed, or misused by an unauthorized person.
The Buffalo Legal Studies Research Paper Series
The University at Buffalo School of Law and the Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy are pleased to present this working paper series, which features papers on law and legal institutions by UB faculty and visiting scholars.
UB faculty are known for the quality of their scholarship and many publish articles in prestigious academic journals. In addition to their research, many write and speak at conferences across the country and around the world.
The Working Paper Series is a key element in the efforts of the School to disseminate its research and teaching on law and legal institutions to other scholars, practitioners, and policymakers. The papers are available online at no charge. The Law School’s Scholarly Publishing Office is a partner in this project.