Mark Nastasi

    Mark Nastasi
    Mark Nastasi is the Executive VP and founder of CobbleStone Software with over 20 years of professional experience in the industry.  He launched the first commercial contract software in 1995 named CMTS (Contract Management Tracking System). He has worked extensively with general counsels, paralegals, lawyers, and legal professionals to help manage contracts better.  You can reach Mark by email at mnastasi@cobblestonesoftware.com

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    Avoid Costly Fines: Ensure FAR 52.209-6 Compliance with CobbleStone®

    By Mark Nastasi on 05/15/25

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    As a government contractor, you're likely familiar with the intricacies of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Among these, FAR clause 52.209-6, aptly titled "Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment," stands out as a critical requirement. It essentially mandates that prime contractors like you must take serious steps to avoid working with any entities that are excluded from federal contracting.

    Now, in today's ever-evolving regulatory landscape, simply checking SAM.gov isn't enough. Competent contractors and legal teams understand that thorough due diligence now extends to verifying subcontractors against the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) list as well.

    That's where CobbleStone Contract Insight® contract lifecycle management (CLM) software comes into play. Our comprehensive solution is specifically designed to help you effectively manage FAR 52.209-6 compliance by seamlessly integrating robust OFAC and SAM.gov debarred vendor verification directly into your subcontractor management processes.

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    EU Court Bans Price Parity: CobbleStone CLM Helps

    By Mark Nastasi on 05/8/25

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    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.

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    Navigate Drug Pricing Reform With Pharma Contract Management Software

    By Mark Nastasi on 04/24/25

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    The April 2025 Presidential Executive Order, “Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First,” brings forth a restructuring of the regulatory landscape for pharmaceutical and healthcare entities. These organizations are urgently analyzing current contracts and generating new agreements to comply with impending federal reforms aimed at reducing medication costs. In the heat of this scramble, powerful pharma contract management and healthcare agreement software solutions have gone from optional resources to essential assets for legal and procurement teams.

    To that end, let's examine how integrated pharma contract management, healthcare agreement, and hospital procurement software solutions can help organizations easily navigate new drug pricing reforms.

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    Is Your CLM Software Ready for 2025's Regulatory Legal Changes?

    By Mark Nastasi on 04/15/25

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    As 2025 continues to unfold, legal regulatory landscapes are shifting faster than ever. This year's shifts include the current administration's changes to evolving import tariffs, AI governance practices, ESG mandates, and the heightened need for legal operations modernization. For legal, procurement, and compliance teams, staying ahead of these changes isn’t just about reading the latest policy brief—it's about transforming how contracts are managed, tracked, and enforced.

    Enter CobbleStone Contract Insight® contract lifecycle management (CLM) software—not just a nice-to-have legal tech tool but a strategic shield against non-compliance and operational bottlenecks.

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