Legal.io Newsletter - December 24, 2021

Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.

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

In-house? Join the conversation on Fishbowl (anonymous).

Legal Jobs 👩🏾‍⚖️

We curate the best in-house jobs so you don't have to. See 1000+ open positions on legal.io.jobs or click here to post a job.

Customer Stories

See how leading enterprise in-house teams have scaled smarter with Legal.io's high-caliber flex talent.

More from Legal.io


Community Perspectives: Is it typical to be asked to sign a non-compete when accepting a corporate counsel position?
Community Perspectives: Is it typical to be asked to sign a non-compete when accepting a corporate counsel position?

In-house legal professionals talk about their opinions on the appropriateness of signing non-compete agreements.

Feb 10, 2022
Read More
How to Protest and Dispute Government Contract Awards
How to Protest and Dispute Government Contract Awards

Protesting and disputing government contract awards can appear intimidating at first glance.

Apr 01, 2015
Read More
Legal.io Newsletter - May 14, 2021
Legal.io Newsletter - May 14, 2021

Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.

May 17, 2021
Read More
Attorney FAQs - Temporary Positions and Staffing Options
Attorney FAQs - Temporary Positions and Staffing Options

If you are looking for the next big thing, find yourself out of work, or simply are looking for a less permanent legal position, you might try looking into temporary staffing agencies or programs. Before you do, however, let’s go over some FAQs.

Aug 03, 2020
Read More
Law School Applications Surge 35%

The number of applicants to law school jumped 25% and applications to law schools went up a whopping 35% compared to 2023, according to Law School Admission Council figures. The surge was driven by multiple factors including the election and LSAT changes.

Dec 06, 2024
Read More
Ready to hire?

Schedule a free consultation to discuss your hiring needs.

Free 15-min consultation
Legal.io Platform
5 star reviews
Hiring made smarter

Easy-to-use platform for hiring legal talent, managing spend, and optimizing your panel — plus an average savings of 50%.

Need Immediate Help?

Submit a hiring request and let our experts handle the entire process for you.