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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Cracker Barrel updated its logo to make it much more minimalist. Some on the right are calling the new logo “woke”. I don’t get into politics on this account*, but I will say many logos are trending more minimalistic. * for my take on politics see my other account @bri4change.bsky.social
My Blog has just been named a top 10 Legal Blog by ContractNerds! www.linkedin.com/newsletters/contract-law-tips-checklists-7199518572912476160/
Indemnity & limitation on liability explained simply, for non lawyers. www.linkedin.com/pulse/indemn...
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 www.linkedin.com/pulse/free-c...
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Q: How is AI like a doorman? www.linkedin.com/posts/nickro...
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No more epi pen. Needle free epinephrine, via nose spray, for emergencies, for allergic reactions. Smaller and easier to carry in your pocket or backpack than an EpiPen. No needle. www.neffy.com/how-to-use/
Let me review your contracts so you don’t have to. www.linkedin.com/in/briheller .
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Pet Owners Beware...This type of heat can lead to paw burns in just 1 minute for a dog walking on asphalt, about 5 minutes on sidewalk. don’t stay out long; keep them in shaded/grassy areas; (for small dogs pick them up when crossing street); and/or get pet socks to protect paws
Lol - Apple created a funny "Parent Presentation" to teach kids how to convince their parents to buy them new Mac for college! Funny. www.linkedin.com/posts/alvinf... .
How to write better AI prompts: upload your final draft and ask your model, “Give me the prompt that would have produced this output." That helps to improve your prompting in the future. www.linkedin.com/posts/johnstauffer_a-hemingway-character-when-asked-how-he-activity-7340731480249102336-4Nq2 .
What a use case! Using AI to make history lessons come alive! So cool! Great idea! www.linkedin.com/posts/a-bank...
At the end of any hard-fought deal, you or your client may not appreciate how much you achieved in your negotiations. I have a trick I use to remind myself (and the client) just how good a deal it was. I run a redline of the first draft versus the final version… www.linkedin.com/pulse/deal-p...
Great illustration of different dev methods.
For FRIDAY THE 13TH, Contract Playbook for the Zombie Apocalypse! (lawyers who over-lawyer) "Force Majeure. Parties will be excused during a period (certified by CDC) of widespread viral infection transmitted via bites….causing corpses to reanimate…” Keep reading: www.linkedin.com/pulse/free-c...
“AI won't level the playing field. It'll make the gap btwn good & great even wider….The great lawyer will use AI to eliminate routine tasks and focus on high-impact decisions. The average lawyer may produce polished documents but struggle when judgment is required” www.linkedin.com/posts/aleksi...
My blog “Contract Law Tips & Checklists” offers free playbooks on many contract types (SaaS, AI deals, NDAs, SOWs, etc) & many contract clauses (Indemnity & Limitation on Liability for dummies, 11 issues in payment clauses, etc.). www.linkedin.com/pulse/links-...
If you’re looking for some light bedside reading, our son was published in the Journal of Magnetic Resonance, “Frame change technique for phase transient cancellation”. More to come this summer. Enjoy! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Live, free, virtual webinar on navigating changes as an in-house lawyer. Regulatory landscape is changing (Executive Orders, New Tech like AI, New Privacy Laws, etc.). Thursday, May 22, at 1pm. Sign up now. www.outsidegc.com/what-executi...
Free SaaS Contract Playbook - Top 15 legal issues in SaaS agreements from BOTH the Customer & the Vendor perspective. They say SaaS is dead? Most AI is cloud based - therefore AI is SaaS. Long live #SaaS / #Cloud / #AI. lnkd.in/eqfQ_jSr
My free SOW Playbook - Statement of Work Top 6 issues & tips, from the perspective of each party (Customer & Vendor). The same advice applies equally to other similar documents, like Order Forms, Work Orders, Work Schedules, etc. lnkd.in/exp9jYGN .
NDA Playbook – 8 Issues to look for in an Non Disclosure Agreement lnkd.in/ebsi3As5
Indemnity & Limitation of Liability for Dummies (and you too); What is a Liability Cap on an Indemnity, and Why Should I Care? lnkd.in/gMKJZMDs
Schrödinger's cat: By that logic, if I haven’t studied yet for a test, A,B,C and D are ALL CORRECT ANSWERS….
Sometimes it’s fairly obvious whether damages are "Direct" vs "Consequential". However, there are situations where that's unclear. For that reason, even the so-called "boilerplate" limitation on liability clause needs to be reviewed and customized. www.linkedin.com/pulse/conseq...
My amazing wife, Stacey Heller, who is also a lawyer at my same firm, wrote this great blog post with a handy checklist what to look out for when your contracts are up for potential renewal: lnkd.in/ext6kA72
The never-ending debate -- should my contract templates be one-sided to my benefit, or should I start out with a fair and balanced agreement? The case for balanced templates: lnkd.in/ekyrEhk4
Earlier this year, me and my colleague did a CLE presentation about Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). The video is still available on demand for CLE credits: lnkd.in/gzBqvW-8
The Case for Balanced Contract Templates: Why One-Sided Isn’t Always Best. Should my contract templates be one sided to my benefit, and let the other side negotiate, or should I start out with a fair and balanced agreement? www.linkedin.com/pulse/case-b...
And here's my other free legal advice and list of resources for startups: www.linkedin.com/pulse/useful... .
I do pro bono legal work at certain high schools and universities for their entrepreneurs clubs, advising youth startup businesses. Here's my 1 pager I created for them: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... .
My blog - Contract Law Tips & Checklists (free Playbooks and Cheat Sheets). AI Deals. SaaS Contracts. NDAs. DPAs. SLAs. MSAs. SOWs. An alphabet soup of advice from A to Z. www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
My blog, Contract Law Tips & Checklists, is a compilation of playbooks, cheat sheets, advice, checklists and tips for reviewing a wide variety of agreements for a wide variety of tech transactions. www.linkedin.com/newsletters/... .
"Real charisma isn’t about being loud or slick. It’s about being curious. It’s about asking good questions, making people feel heard, and leaving them with the sense that they were the most interesting person in the room" www.linkedin.com/posts/barney... .
Top issues in AI contract negotiations www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-16...
Attending @axios.com #WhatsNext Summit. Great discussions so far about tech (AI, Robots, Autonomous Vehicles, Cryptocurrency, etc.), politics, etc. Invitation only event but I was lucky to get one. Great content. PS the mini apple muffins are pretty good too! www.axios.com/whats-next-s...
My thoughts in Canadian Lawyer Magazine today. Two years in: how generative AI is reshaping legal workflows in 2025 #legalai #legaltech www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
Thx 4 sharing.
Top 16 issues in AI Contracts (agreements to license or use artificial intelligence tools and technology) www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-16....
Top 15 issues in SaaS / Cloud agreements #Contracts www.outsidegc.com/blog/top-15-...
5 point checklist before renewing a contract - whether set to auto renew or proactively renewed. www.outsidegc.com/blog/5-issue...
7 Issues to Look for in an SLA (Service Level Agreement) for SaaS/Cloud contracts www.linkedin.com/pulse/7-issu...
March Madness for Law Firms www.outsidegc.com/attorney/bri...
Contract payment terms go far beyond how much and when due. Side by side vendor preferred terms vs customer preferred terms. www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-11...
Key issues in negotiations of manufacturing agreements. www.linkedin.com/pulse/key-is...
10 tips how to redline contracts during negotiations www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-tip...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) teaches itself how to CHEAT to win. Of course it does - YIKES! www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-rea... .
If you’re a mildly annoying burglar, what do you take? I’m stealing the batteries from the TV remote. Or all the key rings (not the keys, just the key rings that hold them all together). What are you taking?
Myles Garrett: “I want a Super Bowl winning QB or I’m leaving!” Andrew Berry: “you never said he had to be a starter” ;) #Cleveland #Browns #NFL ALSO:
Check out my blog: Contract Law Tip, Checklists & Playbooks - how to review contracts in plain English. Indemnity & limitations on liability for dummies. AI & SaaS contracts issues lists. Etc. www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
Check out my blog written by a lawyer for non lawyers - how to review contracts in plain English. Indemnity & limitations on liability for dummies. AI & SaaS contracts issues lists. Etc. www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
Indemnity & Limitation of Liability for Dummies (and you too); What is a Liability Cap on an Indemnity, and Why Should I Care? www.linkedin.com/pulse/indemn... .
Contract Payment terms are more than just “how much” & “when’s it due”. Here are 11 different payment terms, and for each one, Vendor preferred terms side by side compared with Customer preferred terms. From my blog Contract Law Tips, Playbooks and Checklists. www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-11...
Contract Law Tips, Playbooks and Checklists. Top 15 issues in SaaS (software as a service) deals. Vendor preferred terms side by side compared with Customer preferred terms for each. www.outsidegc.com/blog/top-15-...
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I don't think the Dems can stop the firings. But why aren't they proposing legislation that assures those that took the buyout get paid , and that all that are fired, get at least a year severance and health benefits? And any one with a health condition is covered the entire time they are sick?
Indemnity and limitation on liability for dummies (and you too). www.linkedin.com/pulse/indemn...
Top 15 legal issues in SaaS Contracts - with vendor’s preferred terms compared side by side with customer’s preferences www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-15...
I know there are “Starter Packs” of resisters. Are there any Starter Packs of Tech Lawyers to follow?
Collection of useful resources for Startup companies . Data. Templates. Charts. Advice. Common issues (why they fail, best practices). #Startups #Tech www.linkedin.com/pulse/useful....
Michigan is serious about having the best O-line in all of college football again. Dominate up front to dominate the game. That’s 2 top 50 offensive lineman in this year’s recruiting class. #GoBlue www.npr.org/2025/02/19/g... .
Crockett: "It's just that they're idiots. These are the same guys as it relates to our nuclear stockpile, they're like, 'Oh, wait a minute, we needed those guys? Can we get them back? Oh, we don't know how to.' I don't know how anyone can look at this administration & feel a semblance of confidence"
I hope America is as lucky as the delta jet - everyone survives but the right wing explodes
Ok that made me laugh
Not according to Marbury v. Madison.
Collection of useful resources for Startup companies . Data. Templates. Charts. Advice. Common issues (why they fail, best practices). #Startups #Tech www.linkedin.com/pulse/useful....
I know there are “Starter Packs” of resisters. Are there any Starter Packs of Tech Lawyers to follow?
lol. True. Good. My legal tech cloud blog colors are blue. www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
If you work on AI related agreements see www.linkedin.com/posts/brihel...
Now do lawyers next www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-way...
Top 16 Issues in AI Contracts (licensing, or subscribing to use, artificial intelligence tools) #AI #artificialntelligence #artificial_intelligence #law #contracts www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-16... .
That was not on my top 16 list, but now that you mention it... Top 16 Issues in AI Contracts (licensing, or subscribing to use, artificial intelligence tools) #AI #artificialntelligence #artificial_intelligence #law #contracts www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-16... .
Top 16 Issues in AI Contracts (licensing, or subscribing to use, artificial intelligence tools) #AI #artificialntelligence #artificial_intelligence #law #contracts www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-16... .
Top 16 Issues in AI Contracts (licensing, or subscribing to use, artificial intelligence tools) #AI #artificialntelligence #artificial_intelligence #law #contracts www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-16... .
Top 16 Issues in AI Contracts (licensing, or subscribing to use, artificial intelligence tools) #AI #artificialntelligence #artificial_intelligence #law #contracts www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-16... .
Check out my legal blog (named a top 10): Contract Law Tips & Checklists. You don’t have to be a lawyer to read it. It’s in plain English for anyone who negotiates contracts. NDAs. SaaS. Office Leases. Indemnity explained for non-lawyers. Etc. www.linkedin.com/newsletters/....
My legal blog “Contract Tips & Checklists” recently named a top 10 legal blog —Indemnity for Dummies —Top 15 issues in SaaS deals —How to review an NDA —What to do if the customer insists on using their contract (for the wrong kind of services) And more www.linkedin.com/newsletters/... .
Hey Mark, spot on. Med schools should be free. That can only happen with big endowments from donations from billionaires like you. Our daughter starts med school in the fall. If she gets into Einstein (waiting to hear) she’s all set. But if she ends up going to Tufts, UVA, or Pitt PLEASE DONATE. ;)
10 Ways Lawyers Can Use AI (and 3 ways they should NOT) www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-way...
Top 6 legal issues for licensing AI tools. What to look for in the terms and conditions when you use AI www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-6-...
You don’t need to be a lawyer to negotiate contracts. Contract issue spotting tips from a lawyer, for non-lawyers: www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...
Happy Thanksgiving! youtu.be/LfqAzNYql3Y .
Indemnity and limitation on liability for dummies (and you too). www.linkedin.com/pulse/indemn...
Top 15 legal issues in SaaS Contracts - with vendor’s preferred terms compared side by side with customer’s preferences www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-15...