Contract Insights

The recent April 2025 executive order, "Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement," is part of a significant push toward more efficient and straightforward government acquisitions. While the order details broad principles for such improvement, its successful implementation hinges on attention to detail, specifically concerning the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). In this rapidly evolving procurement landscape, CobbleStone Software emerges as a helpful partner, offering advanced oversight and control of these essential clauses.

Understanding liability and risk transfer is paramount for any organization managing contracts. A critical instrument that facilitates this mutual understanding is the hold harmless agreement. Encountering a hold harmless clause or document is incredibly common in both the public and private sectors. As such, this blog post aims to demystify the concept of held harmless agreements.

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.

From simple deals between friends to complex business arrangements, contracts play a crucial part in defining the terms and conditions of an agreement. One common type of contract is a bilateral contract – which we will explore in this blog post!