Brian Heller @briheller

linkedin.comI Have Moved to a New Virtual Law FirmI’m excited to share that my wife, Stacey Heller and I, have joined Practus, LLP as Partners, effective October 1. Practus is a full-service, modern, virtual law firm that offers a technology-forward ...

I’m excited to share that my wife and I have joined Practus LLP as Partners. It's a full-service, modern, virtual law firm that offers a technology-forward approach to legal services. www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-have...

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What do AI and Jurassic Park have in common? As Jeff Goldblum’s character Dr. Ian Malcolm says in the movie: "Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should."

si.comRanking the 15 Most Hostile Games in College Football HistoryOn-field brawls, field storms, flying mustard bottles and burned effigies, these games brought some of the sport’s fiercest rivalries to a boiling point.

17 Sept

Michigan is in 4 of the top 15 most heated rivalry games in history! ;). #GoBlue www.si.com/college-foot....

linkedin.comIndex of my Best Free Contract Playbooks & Checklists, from A to Z (Greatest Hits Compilation) - Now That's What I Call Law, Volume 2NEW -- 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...

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-...

linkedin.comUsing a Contract Rider or Addendum Instead of RedlinesSometimes, 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...

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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linkedin.comPlaybook: Short Term “Pilot”, Proof of Concept ("PoC"), or Test AgreementsBefore 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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linkedin.comLimitation of Liability Clauses: The Fine Print That Decides What a Dispute Is Actually WorthJust 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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linkedin.com7 Steps to Determine the Right Contract for the Right SituationWhen 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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linkedin.comLatest 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 ...

linkedin.comA 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...

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... .

linkedin.comLimitation of Liability Clauses: The Fine Print That Decides What a Dispute Is Actually WorthJust 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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linkedin.com7 Steps to Determine the Right Contract for the Right SituationWhen 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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linkedin.comGood 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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linkedin.comLatest 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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nytimes.comWhat 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.

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...

contractnerds.comLimitation of Liability Clauses: The Fine Print That Decides What a Dispute Is Actually WorthContracts 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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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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linkedin.comAny One Deal Can Have Outsized Risk, but Keep Your Eye on the Overall Big PictureYou 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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linkedin.comPlaybook: Short Term “Pilot”, Proof of Concept ("PoC"), or Test AgreementsBefore 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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linkedin.comIndemnity & Limitation of Liability for dummies (...and smart people too)*Indemnity & Limitation of Liability for dummies (..

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linkedin.comUsing a Contract Rider or Addendum Instead of RedlinesSometimes, 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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si.com3 Cavs Trade Ideas To Level Playing Field in Improved Eastern ConferenceLeBron 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

linkedin.comContract Law Tips & Playbooks | LinkedInPlaybooks, Checklists & Cheat Sheets for Negotiating Contracts in Plain English. Contact me 4 help BHeller@OutsideGC.com

19 July

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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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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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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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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

linkedin.comIndex of my Best Free Contract Playbooks & Checklists, from A to Z (Greatest Hits Compilation) - Now That's What I Call Law, Volume 2NEW -- 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...

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-...

22 June

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.

21 June

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 😉

19 June

My Free Contract Playbooks are eye popping! Check them out here: lnkd.in/eRPAd2fS

the-decoder.comLandmark German ruling declares Google's AI Overviews are Google's own words and makes it liable for false answersA 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 ...

10 June

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...

linkedin.comIndemnity & Limitation of Liability for dummies (...and smart people too)**republished by popular demand What's a Liability Cap on Indemnity & Why Should I Care? If you work with a lot of contracts, you may already know that most contracts include an “indemnification” claus...

4 June

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linkedin.comDPA Contract Playbook - Top 10 Issues to look for in a Data Processing Addendum / Data Privacy AgreementDPAs (Data Processing (or Privacy) Agreements (or Addenda)) are becoming increasingly common in commercial arrangements involving access to any "Personal Data" (e.g.

14 Jan

DPA (Data Processing/Privacy Addendum/Agreement) Playbook. 10 issues to look out for. www.linkedin.com/pulse/dpa-co...

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linkedin.comSocial Media Influencer Deal PlaybookBy 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...

1 Apr

My recent blog post. Social Media Influencer Contract playbook and checklist. www.linkedin.com/pulse/social....

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linkedin.comNavigating 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...

1 Apr

free video on demand webinar: "Navigating SaaS Contracts in the Age of AI (Latest Trends)". www.linkedin.com/pulse/naviga....

4 June

See you all at #Sleuthcon tomorrow

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Can't make it to Arlington, VA this week for SLEUTHCON? Halcyon has you covered. They're sponsoring our virtual stream so the full experience reaches everyone, wherever you're watching from! Grab your virtual ticket & you can still get our awesome swag (U.S. registrants only). www.sleuthcon.com

linkedin.comIndex of my Best Free Contract Playbooks & Checklists, from A to Z (Greatest Hits Compilation) - Now That's What I Call Law, Volume 2NEW -- 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...

2 June

If you review, negotiate or sign contracts as part of your job, you need to read this: www.linkedin.com/pulse/index-....

22 May

linkedin.comIndex of my Best Free Contract Playbooks & Checklists, from A to Z (Greatest Hits Compilation) - Now That's What I Call Law, Volume 2NEW -- 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...

18 May

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-....

1 May

#FridayFun #MusicTrivia The Michael Jackson movie is in theaters now. See how many MJ songs you can identify in this image:

l.smartnews.comESPN'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 ...

23 Apr

ESPN's NFL Draft pick chime has a fun backstory — and yes, it can be your ringtone l.smartnews.com/p-7AGw8rmg/Y...

lnkd.inFree 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.

9 Apr

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

9 Apr

Use AI to create AI! Huge announcement from Anthropic/Claude

linkedin.comPlain English Matters in ContractsIn 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...

9 Apr

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-...

wsj.comThe Historic Turnaround That Took Michigan From Disaster to the Title GameDusty 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.

7 Apr

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... .