Did you remember to read all of our blog posts from May? 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 June by reading the latest CobbleStone® content.
4 Important Contract Management Performance Metrics
When managing contracts, performance monitoring is one of the most important ways to measure success. With a large variety of contracts, all with different contract terms, it can be difficult to know how you should assess contract performance. Luckily, you can boil down the success of each contract, no matter the complexity, to four key contract performance metrics. Read on to discover how contract management software can help you optimize four key contract performance metrics.
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CobbleStone Software: 30 Years of Contract Management Innovation
CobbleStone Software has officially turned 30 years old! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we interviewed Mark Nastasi, Executive Vice President and founder of CobbleStone®, to learn more about the acclaimed and award-winning contract management software provider's inception, vision, challenges, evolution, accomplishments, and more. Here's what he had to say.
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Legal Professionals: The Evolving Role of the 2020s
The very fabric of legal practice is being reshaped at an unprecedented pace. The role of legal professionals is undergoing a significant transformation in the 2020s, driven by technology, changing client expectations, and a shifting global landscape, demanding new skills and approaches to providing legal services. Explore the key drivers behind these changes, the new skill sets required for success, the evolving paradigms of service delivery, and the ethical considerations that must guide legal professionals into the future.
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Avoid Costly Fines: Ensure FAR 52.209-6 Compliance with CobbleStone®
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. Read on to learn how our solution can help you effectively manage FAR 52.209-6 compliance.
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What is Legal Technology in 2025?
Legal technology is no longer a far-fetched concept but a presently integrated part of the modern legal operations landscape. The key drivers behind this transformation include the increased complexities of legal work, an increased demand for efficiency as contract volume grows, and increased client expectations. But what does legal technology look like in 2025? This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of legal tech's impact on present and future legal professionals.
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EU Court Bans Price Parity: CobbleStone CLM Helps
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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The 8 Stages of the Contract Lifecycle
The contract "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 and how digital contract management software can help streamline your contracting processes.
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