Law new is a term that many people use to describe companies, startups and law firm subsidiaries augmenting traditional legal services. The practical details of what is meant by that designation vary widely, though it may be a useful way for these new providers to distinguish themselves.
constitutional law: The main law of a country or state that describes its power, how it is used, and the main rights that people have. It includes the Constitution, laws passed by the legislature and codified in the Consolidated Laws, and decisions by the courts that interpret these law.
court reporter: A person that writes down, word for word, what is said in a hearing or trial. You can ask to see this record, called a transcript.
docket number: A number that identifies a case in court. In Criminal Court the first two numbers show the year, the third character* is a letter that shows the county, and the last six numbers identify the specific case.
*N = New York (Manhattan); K = Kings (Brooklyn); Q= Queens; X= Bronx; R = Richmond (Staten Island).
creditor: A person or business that is owed money.