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Brian Heller @briheller

@briheller.bsky.social
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Corporate lawyer. Law blogger. I make complex legal issues simple. Husband. Dad. Political junkie. Music trivia buff. I’m also @bri4change Author of Top 10 Contract Law Blog www.linkedin.com/newsletters/contract-law-tips-checklists-7199518572912476160/

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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Michigan is in 4 of the top 15 most heated rivalry games in history! ;). #GoBlue www.si.com/college-foot....
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Ranking the 15 Most Hostile Games in College Football History
On-field brawls, field storms, flying mustard bottles and burned effigies, these games brought some of the sport’s fiercest rivalries to a boiling point.
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Index of my Best Free Contract Playbooks & Checklists, from A to Z (Greatest Hits Compilation) - Now That's What I Call Law, Volume 2 www.linkedin.com/pulse/index-...
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Index of my Best Free Contract Playbooks & Checklists, from A to Z (Greatest Hits Compilation) - Now That's What I Call Law, Volume 2
NEW -- UPDATED May 2026 Here are alphabetical lists of my Free Contract Playbooks and Checklists, plus some of my “Greatest Hits” other legal articles. Feel free to bookmark and save this post, and sh...
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Sometimes, for optics, I use a short contract rider instead of making redlines throughout a contract. A Rider is like an "instant amendment". This works particularly well with some difficult counterparties, or for overly-long, repetitive, poorly written contracts. www.linkedin.com/pulse/using-...
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Using a Contract Rider or Addendum Instead of Redlines
Sometimes, for optics, I use a short contract rider instead of making redlines throughout a contract. A Rider is like an amendment, in that it expressly governs over any conflicts with the remainder o...
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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Playbook: Short Term “Pilot”, Proof of Concept ("PoC"), or Test Agreements
Before committing to a multi-year contract, a lot of deals start with a pilot — a short-term test agreement or Proof of Concept ("PoC") that lets the parties try each other out before signing anything...
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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Limitation of Liability Clauses: The Fine Print That Decides What a Dispute Is Actually Worth
Just wrapped up co-presenting a CLE video webinar on Limitation on Liability clauses, via Contract Nerds. Thanks to everyone who attended.
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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7 Steps to Determine the Right Contract for the Right Situation
When creating a new contract, you want to use the right contract given all the context, and “right size” your review. This goes beyond just picking the right template.
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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Latest Trends in Social Media Influencer Deals (and why your influencer templates may be out of date)
By Brian Heller & Stacey Heller Social media influencer agreements have changed considerably as the influencer space has matured — but the shift isn’t merely cosmetic. Change is being driven by three ...
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Simulation showing how the flood disaster in Nepal occurred: A mass of glacier in the Himalayas broke off and fell into the valley... www.linkedin.com/posts/kenkua... .
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A simulation showing how the flood disaster in Nepal occurred: A mass of glacier in the Himalayas broke off and fell into the valley, dragging ice, rock, and soil into the riverbed. The resulting… |...
A simulation showing how the flood disaster in Nepal occurred: A mass of glacier in the Himalayas broke off and fell into the valley, dragging ice, rock, and soil into the riverbed. The resulting ma...
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Limitation of Liability Clauses: The Fine Print That Decides What a Dispute Is Actually Worth www.linkedin.com/pulse/limita...
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Limitation of Liability Clauses: The Fine Print That Decides What a Dispute Is Actually Worth
Just wrapped up co-presenting a CLE video webinar on Limitation on Liability clauses, via Contract Nerds. Thanks to everyone who attended.
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Rightsize your contracts (and contract review) for context www.linkedin.com/pulse/7-step...
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7 Steps to Determine the Right Contract for the Right Situation
When creating a new contract, you want to use the right contract given all the context, and “right size” your review. This goes beyond just picking the right template.
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
AI - Good Prompt, bad judgment www.linkedin.com/pulse/good-p...
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Good Prompt, Bad Judgment: The Hidden Risks of AI in Contract Work (Judgement Drift)
GUEST POST By Nathaniel Balakumaran Almost every conversation about AI in contracts right now is about getting better output. Sharper prompts, better tools, cleaner redlines.
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
why your social media influencer contract templates may already be out of date www.linkedin.com/pulse/latest...
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Latest Trends in Social Media Influencer Deals (and why your influencer templates may be out of date)
By Brian Heller & Stacey Heller Social media influencer agreements have changed considerably as the influencer space has matured — but the shift isn’t merely cosmetic. Change is being driven by three ...
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Bri4Change @bri4change.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
What to Know Before Seeing ‘The Odyssey’ - Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem has monster battles, a sorceress and dozens of thirsty suitors. Here’s a primer for those who don't remember the story from school. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/m...
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What to Know Before Seeing ‘The Odyssey’
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem has monster battles, a sorceress and dozens of thirsty suitors. Here’s a primer.
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Limitation of Liability Clauses: The Fine Print That Decides What a Dispute Is Actually Worth contractnerds.com/limitation-o... .
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Limitation of Liability Clauses: The Fine Print That Decides What a Dispute Is Actually Worth
Contracts needed a place to call home, so we created one! Contract Nerds is a modern legal blog exclusively about contracts created by and for contract nerds around the world.
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
I’ll be speaking about AI at a free online webinar: "Legal Risks of AI and Practical Tips for Avoiding Them", Aug 11 as part of a three day online event with 18 terrific speakers: "Your Strategic Advantage -- Free Virtual Leadership Summit 2026" lnkd.in/e2dJvScx .
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
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Any One Deal Can Have Outsized Risk, but Keep Your Eye on the Overall Big Picture
You can't always get the ideal terms you want in every deal. Sometimes you have more leverage, and other times you have less.
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
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Playbook: Short Term “Pilot”, Proof of Concept ("PoC"), or Test Agreements
Before committing to a multi-year contract, a lot of deals start with a pilot — a short-term test agreement or Proof of Concept ("PoC") that lets the parties try each other out before signing anything...
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
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Indemnity & Limitation of Liability for dummies (...and smart people too)*
Indemnity & Limitation of Liability for dummies (..
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
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Using a Contract Rider or Addendum Instead of Redlines
Sometimes, for optics, I use a short contract rider instead of making redlines throughout a contract. A Rider is like an amendment, in that it expressly governs over any conflicts with the remainder o...
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
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3 Cavs Trade Ideas To Level Playing Field in Improved Eastern Conference
LeBron James will be joining the Philadelphia 76ers for the upcoming season. Cleveland was in the running up until the end as he chose a team who really went al
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Check out my top 10 legal blog Contract Law - Tips & Free Contract Playbooks. www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
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Contract Law Tips & Playbooks | LinkedIn
Playbooks, Checklists & Cheat Sheets for Negotiating Contracts in Plain English. Contact me 4 help BHeller@OutsideGC.com
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Join me on Thursday, July 23, when I'll be co-presenting at a FREE online CLE course, "Limitation on Liability Clauses: Ins, Outs, Exclusions & Super Caps". It's free so why not sign up and check it out. Sign up here if you're interested: lnkd.in/eSPmMqxh
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Join me on Thursday, July 23, when I'll be co-presenting at a FREE online CLE course, "Limitation on Liability Clauses: Ins, Outs, Exclusions & Super Caps". It's free so why not sign up and check it out. Sign up here if you're interested: form.jotform.com/contractnerd... .
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Limitation of Liability Clauses: Ins, Outs, Exclusions, and Super Caps
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Join me on Thursday, July 23, when I'll be co-presenting at a FREE online CLE course, "Limitation on Liability Clauses: Ins, Outs, Exclusions & Super Caps". It's free so why not sign up and check it out. Sign up here if you're interested: form.jotform.com/contractnerd... .
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Limitation of Liability Clauses: Ins, Outs, Exclusions, and Super Caps
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Join me on Thursday, July 23, when I'll be co-presenting at a FREE online CLE course, "Limitation on Liability Clauses: Ins, Outs, Exclusions & Super Caps". It's free so why not sign up and check it out. Sign up here if you're interested: lnkd.in/eSPmMqxh
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Index of all my free contract playbooks, checklists, tips & tricks. AI, SaaS, NDAs, SOWs, Indemnity clauses, Limitation on Liability, Advertising, Social Media, Payment clauses, etc. www.linkedin.com/pulse/index-...
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Index of my Best Free Contract Playbooks & Checklists, from A to Z (Greatest Hits Compilation) - Now That's What I Call Law, Volume 2
NEW -- UPDATED May 2026 Here are alphabetical lists of my Free Contract Playbooks and Checklists, plus some of my “Greatest Hits” other legal articles. Feel free to bookmark and save this post, and sh...
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
In Claude Pro, training is ON by default - meaning your use is NOT CONFIDENTIAL. BUT you can turn OFF training in the privacy settings. Be sure to do so if you use for any sensitive, confidential or client work.
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads. "When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years". -Mark Twain. Same for our kids. They need us then we need them 😉
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
My Free Contract Playbooks are eye popping! Check them out here: lnkd.in/eRPAd2fS
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
A court in Germany has held that AI search providers like Google can be liable for mistakes they make in inaccurately summarizing the content. The court held Google liable for an inaccurate AI overview, saying these are NOT mere search results - they are content. the-decoder.com/landmark-ger...
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Landmark German ruling declares Google's AI Overviews are Google's own words and makes it liable for false answers
A German regional court has ruled that Google is directly liable for the content of its AI search overviews. According to the court, previous limited liability protections for search engine operators ...
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
DPA (Data Processing/Privacy Addendum/Agreement) Playbook. 10 issues to look out for. www.linkedin.com/pulse/dpa-co...
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DPA Contract Playbook - Top 10 Issues to look for in a Data Processing Addendum / Data Privacy Agreement
DPAs (Data Processing (or Privacy) Agreements (or Addenda)) are becoming increasingly common in commercial arrangements involving access to any "Personal Data" (e.g.
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
My recent blog post. Social Media Influencer Contract playbook and checklist. www.linkedin.com/pulse/social....
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Social Media Influencer Deal Playbook
By Brian Heller and Stacey Heller It’s increasingly common for Brands to hire Influencers to post about their products and services. As these deals become more common, the terms continue to get more s...
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
free video on demand webinar: "Navigating SaaS Contracts in the Age of AI (Latest Trends)". www.linkedin.com/pulse/naviga....
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Navigating SaaS Contracts in the Age of AI -- Latest Trends (Free Video)
At the end of 2025, I co-presented a free webinar: "Navigating SaaS Contracts in the Age of AI (Latest Trends)" together with my colleague Jason Karp from our law firm OGC (Outside General Counsel LLP...
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
See you all at #Sleuthcon tomorrow
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
If you review, negotiate or sign contracts as part of your job, you need to read this: www.linkedin.com/pulse/index-....
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Index of my Best Free Contract Playbooks & Checklists, from A to Z (Greatest Hits Compilation) - Now That's What I Call Law, Volume 2
NEW -- UPDATED May 2026 Here are alphabetical lists of my Free Contract Playbooks and Checklists, plus some of my “Greatest Hits” other legal articles. Feel free to bookmark and save this post, and sh...
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Free Contract Playbooks & Checklists. Detailed enough for seasoned lawyers. In simple plain English so you don’t have to be a lawyer to use them. Indemnity & Limitation on liability explained. AI deals. SaaS. NDAs, SOWs. All kinds of agreement types. www.linkedin.com/pulse/index-....
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Index of my Best Free Contract Playbooks & Checklists, from A to Z (Greatest Hits Compilation) - Now That's What I Call Law, Volume 2
NEW -- UPDATED May 2026 Here are alphabetical lists of my Free Contract Playbooks and Checklists, plus some of my “Greatest Hits” other legal articles. Feel free to bookmark and save this post, and sh...
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
#FridayFun #MusicTrivia The Michael Jackson movie is in theaters now. See how many MJ songs you can identify in this image:
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
ESPN's NFL Draft pick chime has a fun backstory — and yes, it can be your ringtone l.smartnews.com/p-7AGw8rmg/Y...
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ESPN's NFL Draft pick chime has a fun backstory — and yes, it can be your ringtone (The Sporting News)
It's a sound familiar to every NFL fan -- the little chime that plays when each NFL Draft pick is in (and yes, it's also the tune during the NBA Draft). But ...
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Free contract Playbooks, Checklists & Contract Law Tips for all kinds of agreements (NDAs, SaaS, AI, SOWs, etc.), and clauses (e.g., Indemnity, Limitation on Liability, Acceptance, Payment, etc.). For lawyers, & In plain English for non lawyers too. From my TOP 10 LEGAL BLOG lnkd.in/et7Qb22K
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Free Contract Playbooks & Checklists from A to Z (Greatest Hits Compilation)
In my blog “Contract Law Tips. Playbooks & Checklists” I offer free contract playbooks on various kinds of agreements (including NDAs, AI, SaaS, SOWs, etc.
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Use AI to create AI! Huge announcement from Anthropic/Claude
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Plain English Matters in Contracts. "When others are reading the contract later - perhaps people who weren't involved in the initial negotiations (maybe even a judge?), you want your contract to have a roadmap for the reader...." www.linkedin.com/pulse/plain-...
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Plain English Matters in Contracts
In his recent article, Bhumesh Verma argues what you name your contract matters. Is it a "License Agreement", a "Master Services Agreement" or something else? Never just call it the "Agreement" or "Co...
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Brian Heller @briheller @briheller.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Michigan basketball coach “[Dusty] May had been uniquely trained to spot undervalued talent—a skill that took on new importance in the wide-open world of the transfer portal.” “His superpower is finding people who will play well together,” www.wsj.com/sports/baske... .
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The Historic Turnaround That Took Michigan From Disaster to the Title Game
Dusty May took over a Wolverines team that had lost 75% of its games. Just two years later, they’re one win from a national championship.
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