With new advancements and options for effective contract management continually evolving, we’ve detailed five essential contract management tools contract managers must empower themselves with to navigate the ever-changing landscape of contract management best practices going forward.
Sean Heck

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5 Essential Contract Management Tools for 2026
By Sean Heck on 08/4/25
How the US AI Action Plan Will Reshape Contract Management
By Sean Heck on 07/31/25
The world of AI is moving fast, and so too is the government, officially stepping on the gas.
The recent release of "Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan" from the White House is more than just a policy document; it's a strategic roadmap that will fundamentally reshape how businesses — and the federal government itself — adopt and regulate artificial intelligence.
For professionals in legal, procurement, and contract lifecycle management (CLM), this plan isn't a distant headline. It's a clear signal that the rules of the game are about to change. Here's a breakdown of what this means for your contracts, your processes, and your AI strategy.
CobbleStone Contract Insight® 22.5.0: AI-Powered Productivity
By Sean Heck on 07/17/25
Efficiency is key in today's business world. To manage contracts, you need to work smarter, not harder.
Get ready to transform your workflow! CobbleStone Contract Insight 22.5.0 is here, packed with AI-powered productivity features. Discover a new era of faster, more intuitive contract management.
Let's explore the features!
NLP in Contracts: Your Secret Weapon for Smarter Agreements
By Sean Heck on 07/15/25
Contracts are the beating heart of the complex world of business. Yet, for too long, managing the sheer volume and intricate legal language within these documents has been a significant challenge. This often leads to manual processes that are time-consuming, prone to error, and hinder overall efficiency. It's time to introduce the game changer: Natural Language Processing (NLP).