Contract Insights

Over the past few decades, contract lifecycle management has evolved from a simple digital filing strategy to a unified approach for contract intelligence and governance. The years have witnessed numerous trends and events that have propelled legal operations into the future; 2026 is no exception. To that end, let's take a future-focused look at four contract lifecycle management trends for 2026.

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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.

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.