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EU Court Bans Price Parity: CobbleStone CLM Helps

2 min read

CobbleStone Software explains the EU Court's ban on price parity and how CobbleStone can help.

In a critical ruling on September 19, 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) banned the use of online price parity clauses. This decision significantly impacts the way businesses operate within the EU. The ruling, particularly affecting platforms like Booking.com, marks a pivotal moment in EU competition law. For organizations navigating this new regulatory change, CobbleStone Contract Insight^® contract lifecycle management (CLM) software serves as a vital tool for managing contracts and ensuring compliance.

The 8 Stages of the Contract Lifecycle

By Jamie Reedy on 05/5/25

4 min read

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

Contracts are legally binding - and thus need to be executed properly. Legal teams should equip themselves with a thorough understanding of the contract lifecycle management process. The contract lifecycle is the process under which a contract is authored, reviewed, sent for signature, executed, and - potentially - renewed.

The "lifecycle" is an archetype used to compartmentalize and understand a contract's complex evolution. The lifecycle begins with contract requests and concludes when these requests are fulfilled - with the possibility of managing contract renewal. Let's further explore the eight stages of the contract lifecycle below and how digital contract management software can help streamline your contracting processes.

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CobbleStone Software Blog Recap for April 2025

By Sean Heck on 05/1/25

3 min read

CobbleStone Software shares its blog recap for April 2025.

Did you remember to read all of our blog posts from April? Don't worry; we have outlined each of them for you. Stay up-to-date with industry topics, real-world case studies, and contract management software and procurement best practices in May by reading the latest CobbleStone^® content.

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VISDOM & AI Education: Building Tomorrow's Workforce

By Sean Heck on 04/29/25

3 min read

CobbleStone Software discusses how VISDOM is facilitating AI education to help build tomorrow's workforce.

This recent executive order stresses the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) education for American youth. Understanding and leveraging AI properly is critical to preparing the next generation for the AI-driven economy and workforce. CobbleStone Software's VISDOM^® AI, contract artificial intelligence powered by machine learning, offers a unique and practical application of AI. CobbleStone Software's VISDOM+ generative AI presents exciting possibilities for shaping how future professionals interact with and utilize generative AI.

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