Brian Heller @briheller
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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
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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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I used to work at a big NYC law firm. Here's a holiday poem I wrote in 1995 about the experience.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all:
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all:
December 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I used to work at a big NYC law firm. Here's a holiday poem I wrote in 1995 about the experience.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all:
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all:
Reposted by Brian Heller @briheller
Happy holidays
December 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Happy holidays
Breaking: Disney, Marvel, Star Wars & Pixar characters now to be fully licensed in SORA Disney to invest in OpenAI and license its characters for use in SORA AI videos!
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Walt Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, license characters for Sora
It's a huge endorsement of AI-created content from one of the biggest media companies in the world.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Breaking: Disney, Marvel, Star Wars & Pixar characters now to be fully licensed in SORA Disney to invest in OpenAI and license its characters for use in SORA AI videos!
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Top 11 Issues in Contract Payment Clauses -- Side by Side Comparison of Vendor Preferred Terms vs Customer Preferred Terms. people are often (incorrectly) ignore many so-called “boilerplate” provisions in the payment section
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Top 11 Issues in Contract Payment Clauses -- Side by Side Comparison of Vendor Preferred Terms vs Customer Preferred Terms
By Brian & Stacey Heller In contract payment clauses, business people are often laser focused (rightfully so) on the amount and timing of payments. But they often (incorrectly) ignore many other so-ca...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Top 11 Issues in Contract Payment Clauses -- Side by Side Comparison of Vendor Preferred Terms vs Customer Preferred Terms. people are often (incorrectly) ignore many so-called “boilerplate” provisions in the payment section
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"Turns out AOL is still a thing - and it's just been bought for $1.5bn..
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Turns out AOL is still a thing - and it's just been bought for $1.5bn
Bending Spoons snaps up AOL for $1.5bn
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November 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
"Turns out AOL is still a thing - and it's just been bought for $1.5bn..
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You know what’s SCARY? Signing a business contract you don’t understand. I’m a contracts lawyer. I help advise my business clients understand complex contracts in plain English. That’s a TREAT. Check out my top 10 award winning legal blog. www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
October 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
You know what’s SCARY? Signing a business contract you don’t understand. I’m a contracts lawyer. I help advise my business clients understand complex contracts in plain English. That’s a TREAT. Check out my top 10 award winning legal blog. www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
My most popular recent articles on AI and the Law
-AI Contract Playbook
-Risks of AI Notetaking Apps
-How Lawyers Should (& Shouldn't) Use AI
-Is AI Fair Use - Can I own the Output?
-AI Training Language in NDAs
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-AI Contract Playbook
-Risks of AI Notetaking Apps
-How Lawyers Should (& Shouldn't) Use AI
-Is AI Fair Use - Can I own the Output?
-AI Training Language in NDAs
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Collection of my recent AI & the Law Articles
· AI Contract Playbook - www.linkedin.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
My most popular recent articles on AI and the Law
-AI Contract Playbook
-Risks of AI Notetaking Apps
-How Lawyers Should (& Shouldn't) Use AI
-Is AI Fair Use - Can I own the Output?
-AI Training Language in NDAs
www.linkedin.com/pulse/collec... .
-AI Contract Playbook
-Risks of AI Notetaking Apps
-How Lawyers Should (& Shouldn't) Use AI
-Is AI Fair Use - Can I own the Output?
-AI Training Language in NDAs
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Two of my most popular free contract playbooks / checklists are on Software as a Service (SaaS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) agreements
SaaS contracts (top 15 issues): www.outsidegc.com/blog/top-15-legal-issues-in-a-saas-agreement
AI contracts (top 16 issues): www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-16....
SaaS contracts (top 15 issues): www.outsidegc.com/blog/top-15-legal-issues-in-a-saas-agreement
AI contracts (top 16 issues): www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-16....
15 Legal Issues in SaaS | OGC
SaaS solutions continue to gain popularity among tech-oriented businesses. Understanding the legal issues associated with SaaS subscription agreements is important. Learn more.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Two of my most popular free contract playbooks / checklists are on Software as a Service (SaaS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) agreements
SaaS contracts (top 15 issues): www.outsidegc.com/blog/top-15-legal-issues-in-a-saas-agreement
AI contracts (top 16 issues): www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-16....
SaaS contracts (top 15 issues): www.outsidegc.com/blog/top-15-legal-issues-in-a-saas-agreement
AI contracts (top 16 issues): www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-16....
One page checklist for reviewing ad copy, marketing materials, web page content, etc. www.linkedin.com/posts/briheller_marketing-material-compliance-review-checklist-activity-7381672254692093953-1tVh
Marketing Material Compliance Checklist for Ad Copy and More | Brian Heller posted on the topic | LinkedIn
Marketing Material Compliance Review Checklist: If you are preparing marketing materials, like ad copy website content, descriptions of products or service, brochures (does anyone still make these?), ...
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October 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
One page checklist for reviewing ad copy, marketing materials, web page content, etc. www.linkedin.com/posts/briheller_marketing-material-compliance-review-checklist-activity-7381672254692093953-1tVh
NDA Contract Playbook (Free): 9 Issues to Look for in a Non-Disclosure Agreement (updated for AI Training) www.linkedin.com/pulse/nda-co...
NDA Contract Playbook (Free): 9 Issues to Look for in a Non-Disclosure Agreement (updated for AI Training)
This handy checklist can be used help you review any Non-Disclosure Agreements or NDAs. It’s not a substitute for legal advice, but hits on certain common issues found in many NDAs.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
NDA Contract Playbook (Free): 9 Issues to Look for in a Non-Disclosure Agreement (updated for AI Training) www.linkedin.com/pulse/nda-co...
sadly this short video is too funny, about our over-dependence on AI tools.
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#ai #creativity #skills #innovation #technology #engineering #robotic #robot #leadership #bestadvice #management #inspiration #education | Olawale Kolawole | 30 comments
💡When Al Takes Over!🤯
Humanity's overuse of generative #AI poses a risk of losing core human capabilities and it's considered a hypothetical, long-term threat.
Excessive reliance on AI could lead t...
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October 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
sadly this short video is too funny, about our over-dependence on AI tools.
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www.linkedin.com/posts/olawal... .
What to do when a customer insists on using their contract template (and it's all wrong): www.outsidegc.com/blog/using-a...
Papering a SaaS Deal | OGC
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October 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
What to do when a customer insists on using their contract template (and it's all wrong): www.outsidegc.com/blog/using-a...
Contract Playbooks (A to Z)
• AI deals (Artificial Intelligence)
• Commercial Leases
• Data Licenses
• DPAs
• Indemnity & Limits on Liability
• IO’s (Ad Buys)
• NDAs
• Payment terms
• Privacy Policies
• SaaS
• Social Media Influencer
• SOW’s
• Testing/Acceptance
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• AI deals (Artificial Intelligence)
• Commercial Leases
• Data Licenses
• DPAs
• Indemnity & Limits on Liability
• IO’s (Ad Buys)
• NDAs
• Payment terms
• Privacy Policies
• SaaS
• Social Media Influencer
• SOW’s
• Testing/Acceptance
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Free Contract Playbooks & Checklists from A to Z (Greatest Hits Compilation)
In my blog “Contract Law Tips & Checklists” I offer free contract playbooks on various kinds of agreements (including NDAs, AI, SaaS, SOWs, etc.), and on various contract clauses (e.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Contract Playbooks (A to Z)
• AI deals (Artificial Intelligence)
• Commercial Leases
• Data Licenses
• DPAs
• Indemnity & Limits on Liability
• IO’s (Ad Buys)
• NDAs
• Payment terms
• Privacy Policies
• SaaS
• Social Media Influencer
• SOW’s
• Testing/Acceptance
www.linkedin.com/pulse/free-c...
• AI deals (Artificial Intelligence)
• Commercial Leases
• Data Licenses
• DPAs
• Indemnity & Limits on Liability
• IO’s (Ad Buys)
• NDAs
• Payment terms
• Privacy Policies
• SaaS
• Social Media Influencer
• SOW’s
• Testing/Acceptance
www.linkedin.com/pulse/free-c...
Free Contract Playbooks, in plain English.
--By Contract types (eg AI deals, SaaS, SOWs, NDAs, IO's, Data Licenses, Influencer Deals, etc.)
--By Clause type within contracts (eg Indemnity, Limitations on Liability, Payment, Acceptance, Insurance, Non-Solicit, etc.)
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--By Contract types (eg AI deals, SaaS, SOWs, NDAs, IO's, Data Licenses, Influencer Deals, etc.)
--By Clause type within contracts (eg Indemnity, Limitations on Liability, Payment, Acceptance, Insurance, Non-Solicit, etc.)
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Free Contract Playbooks & Checklists from A to Z (Greatest Hits Compilation)
In my blog “Contract Law Tips & Checklists” I offer free contract playbooks on various kinds of agreements (including NDAs, AI, SaaS, SOWs, etc.), and on various contract clauses (e.
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September 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Free Contract Playbooks, in plain English.
--By Contract types (eg AI deals, SaaS, SOWs, NDAs, IO's, Data Licenses, Influencer Deals, etc.)
--By Clause type within contracts (eg Indemnity, Limitations on Liability, Payment, Acceptance, Insurance, Non-Solicit, etc.)
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--By Contract types (eg AI deals, SaaS, SOWs, NDAs, IO's, Data Licenses, Influencer Deals, etc.)
--By Clause type within contracts (eg Indemnity, Limitations on Liability, Payment, Acceptance, Insurance, Non-Solicit, etc.)
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"Don't ever let somebody tell you you can't do something....You want something, go get it."
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This movie scene completely changed my life…
It has a powerful lesson:
“Don't ever let somebody tell you you can't do something. Not even me. All right, alright. You gotta dream, you gotta p...
This movie scene completely changed my life…
It has a powerful lesson:
“Don't ever let somebody tell you you can't do something. Not even me. All right, alright. You gotta dream, you gotta protect i...
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September 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
"Don't ever let somebody tell you you can't do something....You want something, go get it."
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OMG!! This is so me. Just add my wife peacefully enjoying the other half (more like 3/4) of the bed
September 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
OMG!! This is so me. Just add my wife peacefully enjoying the other half (more like 3/4) of the bed
Reposted by Brian Heller @briheller
Free contract Playbooks, Checklists & Contract Law Tips for all kinds of agreements (NDAs, SaaS, AI, SOWs, etc.), and all kinds of clauses (e.g., Indemnity and Limitation on Liability, Acceptance, Payment, etc.). For lawyers, & In plain English for non lawyers too
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Free Contract Playbooks & Checklists from A to Z (Greatest Hits Compilation)
In my blog “Contract Law Tips & Checklists” I offer free contract playbooks on various kinds of agreements (including NDAs, SaaS, AI, SOWs, etc.), and on various contract clauses (e.
www.linkedin.com
July 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Free contract Playbooks, Checklists & Contract Law Tips for all kinds of agreements (NDAs, SaaS, AI, SOWs, etc.), and all kinds of clauses (e.g., Indemnity and Limitation on Liability, Acceptance, Payment, etc.). For lawyers, & In plain English for non lawyers too
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My Award Winning Top 10 Legal Blog: contract Law Tips & Checklists (Free Contract Playbooks): www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
September 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
My Award Winning Top 10 Legal Blog: contract Law Tips & Checklists (Free Contract Playbooks): www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
Should Indemnity Obligations Be Capped or Uncapped? My Award winning article - the most often read article on the popular @contractnerds website
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Should Indemnity Obligations Be Capped or Uncapped?
Parties often push back on liability limits, but what is reasonable when it comes to capping indemnity obligations?
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September 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Should Indemnity Obligations Be Capped or Uncapped? My Award winning article - the most often read article on the popular @contractnerds website
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