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How Pharma GxP Impacts Contract Management Compliance

By Sean Heck on 10/30/25

2 min read

CobbleStone Software explores how GxP impacts contract management compliance.

Key Takeaways

Pharma GxP ensures safety, quality, and compliance in contracts.
Digital contract management is essential for audit-readiness.
CobbleStone Software helps pharma teams meet GxP standards.

Topics: pharma pharmaceutical contract management

What Is a Unilateral Contract? Definition & Examples

By Sean Heck on 10/27/25

2 min read

CobbleStone Software explains unilateral contracts and provides examples.

Summary / Key Takeaways

A unilateral contract is formed when one party promises something in exchange for a specific act by another.
It becomes legally binding only when the requested action is completed.
Common examples include reward offers and public service incentives.
CobbleStone Contract Insight® helps manage unilateral agreements with automation and tracking tools.

Topics: legal contracts legal operations legal operations software

CobbleStone Contract Insight 22.5.2: Improve Contracts & Collaboration

By Sean Heck on 10/23/25

3 min read

In today’s fast-paced business environment, contract lifecycle management (CLM) must be more than just functional—it must be intelligent, intuitive, and collaborative. CobbleStone Software’s Patch 22.5.2 delivers exactly that, introducing a robust suite of enhancements across its CobbleStone Contract Insight^® platform. This update reflects CobbleStone’s commitment to empowering organizations with smarter automation, streamlined workflows, and improved user experiences.

Whether you're managing contracts, collaborating with vendors, or navigating approval workflows, Patch 22.5.2 brings meaningful enhancements that help teams work faster, smarter, and with greater confidence.

Let’s dive into the most impactful features and enhancements.

Topics: Contract Insight® Software Updates

The 8 Stages of the Contract Lifecycle

By Jamie Reedy on 10/15/25

3 min read

CobbleStone Software presents the stages of the contract lifecycle - including 8 for contract management.

Understanding the contract lifecycle is essential for legal, procurement, and contract management teams aiming to streamline operations. This guide explores the eight key stages of the contract lifecycle and how contract lifecycle management (CLM) software can optimize each phase for better compliance, efficiency, and collaboration.

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