Legal.io Newsletter - December 24, 2021

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Legal.io Newsletter - December 24, 2021

News

Quinn Emanuel Introduces Indefinite WFH - The California-founded firm announced U.S. lawyers can "work from anywhere" indefinitely in a bid to attract the best talent regardless of location. More here.  

Nikola Reaches $125M Settlement with SEC - the zero-emission vehicles startup agreed to pay $125M to settle charges it violated US securities laws and defrauded investors with misleading products, technical advancements, and commercial prospects. More here

Look back on 2021 with a Trending Google Searches by State video.

Law School Revert to Online Classes Due to COVID Surge - Several law schools will require students to attend online classes for the first several weeks of the new year. The shift is due to the COVID variant surge. More here

Verrill Dana and Smith Gambrell Russell Announce Separate Mergers - Verrill Dana will merge with Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster, renaming the firm Verrill. Smith Gambrell Russell will combine with Rogers & Hardin. Both mergers will become official Jan 1, 2022. More here

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