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10/19/2026

Did you get an email from Whitehall SLU (whitehall.ad) saying you used a video without permission and demanding money? Don't ignore it, and don't pay it yet.

These demands often target pages that reposted a viral clip, and the amount they ask for usually has little to do with what the claim is actually worth. Here's what you should know before you respond:

https://heitnerlegal.com/2026/10/19/what-to-do-if-you-receive-a-whitehall-slu-copyright-demand-letter/

Questions about a letter you received? Send me a message. Consultations are free and confidential.

If you are reading this, there is a good chance an email from an address ending in .ad just landed in your inbox, accusing your page, channel, or business of using a video without permission and demanding thousands of euros to make the problem go away. You are not the first to receive one,

09/03/2026

If your business gets a letter demanding money over a photo on your website, do not assume the deadline in the letter is the deadline to find a lawyer. We just wrote about a new firm, LN Law, PLLC, sending copyright demand letters to small businesses using the same playbook we have seen for years from other plaintiff firms in Florida. Before you pay anything, read this.

09/01/2026

Did your business just get served with a lawsuit from Payroll, LLC over an ERC agreement? Before you panic, or ignore it, read this first.

We're seeing a pattern of businesses across the country getting hit with five figure bills after an Employee Retention Credit deal fell through, and in some cases, the wrong business was even named as the defendant. Florida gives you a short window to respond, so time matters here.

I wrote up what's going on, why Broward County keeps showing up as the venue, and what steps to take if you were just served. Heitner Legal offers a free consultation if this is happening to you or someone you know.

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If you searched for this page, there is a good chance you or your business recently received a summons and complaint filed by Payroll, LLC in a Florida court, and you are trying to figure out what happens next. You are not alone, and you do not need to panic. But you do need

05/19/2026

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05/19/2026

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05/18/2026

You just signed your first major brand deal.

Now what?

A recent client who closed a partnership and started gaining national press asked us the exact right question: “What is your flat fee to review and negotiate my next brand contract?”

In our latest blog post, we explain why every influencer should have an experienced attorney review brand deals and licensing agreements before signing. We walk through the most common one-sided clauses that can limit your earnings and creative freedom for years, and we share how we structure fair, transparent flat-fee (and hourly) options based on the actual size and revenue of the deal.

Read the full post here: https://heitnerlegal.com/2026/05/18/why-influencers-need-a-lawyer-to-review-and-negotiate-brand-deal-contracts/

If you have a brand deal in front of you, send it our way. We will quote a reasonable fee the same day and move as fast as the opportunity demands.

Landing your first major brand partnership marks a pivotal moment in any influencer’s career. Whether it is a multi-year campaign with a national retailer or a licensing agreement that extends your content into new channels, the contract behind the opportunity determines far more than the paycheck...

05/05/2026

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04/28/2026

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04/10/2026

Trademark applicants are once again in the crosshairs of sophisticated fraudsters, and the latest scheme may be more convincing than most.

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Trademark applicants are once again in the crosshairs of sophisticated fraudsters, and the latest scheme may be more convincing than most. Heitner Legal recently received an email, sent directly to our firm's address, that purported to be from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The subje...

04/07/2026

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