The world of law is always changing and those who work in it need to be open to new ideas at all times. One concept that is becoming increasingly important to many firms is law new, a practice that involves finding innovative ways to provide legal services in different ways. Law new can help clients in a variety of different ways and is often a great way to supplement a firm’s main practice area. A well thought out plan making use of this form of legal service can bring in extra revenue without impacting the core focus of a law firm.
Property laws are generally divided into real and personal property, with the former being land and its occupants. The latter covers everything else, ranging from movable items to intangible rights such as intellectual property, company law and trusts. Those who study law often debate the nature of law and its purpose, with utilitarian theory suggesting it is simply commands, backed by the threat of sanctions, from a sovereign to whom people have a habit of obedience, and natural lawyers arguing that it reflects innate morality. The latter view was popularized by John Austin’s ‘On Liberty’. A legislative committee’s report on a bill contains a comprehensive description of the purpose and scope of the legislation it is reporting, including a section-by-section analysis of its contents.