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Thank you for reading Legaltech News! Below are some top stories from LTN and across the ALM news network that you may have missed this week, along with a podcast to download for your trip to work tomorrow morning. As always, let me know with any questions or concerns at zwarren@alm.com, and I hope you have a spectacular week.

– Zach Warren, editor-in-chief, Legaltech News

International - Europe | News

Facebook Data Case: EU's Top Court Quashes US-EU 'Privacy Shield'

Artificial Intelligence | Analysis

Is the Rise of AI Damaging Junior Lawyers' Skills? Some Partners Think So

Diversity | Podcast

'I Hope We All Keep Up the Momentum and Keep the Strength:' Black Women Firm Leaders Speak

Court Administration | Analysis

The United States of Risk Assessment: The Machines Influencing Criminal Justice Decisions

By Rhys Dipshan | Victoria Hudgins | Frank Ready

In every state, assessment tools help courts decide certain cases or correctional officers determine the supervision... Read More

Big Data | Analysis

Judges May Be Using Risk Assessments Too Much—and Too Little

By Rhys Dipshan

While some judges will often disregard risk assessment tools entirely, others are using these scores in ways they were... Read More

Bar Associations | News

'Diploma Privilege,' Temporary Licenses Spice Up Bar Exam Prep This Summer

By Jonathan Ringel

With the state reporting the highest numbers of new infections since the pandemic started, bar authorities may be feeling... Read More

COVID-19 | News

As Congress Mulls COVID-19 Liability Shield, What Does the Data Show?

By Amanda Bronstad

Plaintiffs bar groups opposing legal immunity for businesses are insisting that the feared tide of COVID-19 litigation... Read More

Career Development | Commentary

Diversity and Inclusion: What Your Law Firm Can Do

By Amanda Sexton

In conversation after conversation in recent weeks, I've found a similar theme popping up—those who want to do... Read More

COVID-19 | Commentary

How I Spent My COVID Summer Vacation

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

If traveling out of state, depending on the destination, since some states are considered hotspots, you might have to... Read More