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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

Career Development | Commentary

Top 10 2021 Job Market Predictions in Legal Technology

Corporate Governance | News

Businesses Are Innovating. But Have They Told Their Legal Departments?

COVID-19 | Podcast

Peering Into the Crystal Ball: Litigation Amid COVID, Shifting Power in Washington

Legal Education | Analysis

Law School Tech Classes Are Increasingly Important—And Difficult to Teach

By Victoria Hudgins

While a remote working environment is making legal tech more vital, it's also putting up roadblocks to law schools'... Read More

Cybersecurity | Analysis

Spared Direct Hit, Law Firms Could Still Face SolarWinds Cyber Fallout

By Victoria Hudgins

While no law firms have announced they were impacted by the Orion hack, law firm IT providers note their data could... Read More

Law Firm Hiring | Analysis

Finding a Cultural Fit When Lateral Hiring Goes Virtual

By Justin Henry

"For the firm that's doing the recruiting, they've been layering in more rounds than normal just so they feel a little... Read More

Business Torts | News

Discovery Nightmare: Simple Request Sparked 3-Year Dispute for Miami-Dade Lawyer

By Raychel Lean

For defense counsel, the ordeal was a stark reminder of how crucial it is that attorneys document everything and keep... Read More

Bar Associations | Commentary

ABA Issues Guidance About Lawyering From Home

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

Formal Opinion 495 clarifies the risks for those lawyers working remotely in jurisdictions to which they are not admitted. Read More

Law Firm Partners | Diversity in the Raw

'Professional Tightrope': Lawyer Opens Up About Pressure to Conform

By Loreal A. Arscott

"The first step is the conversation. The next step is action," writes Loreal A. Arscott, owner and principal of the... Read More