Contract Insights

2026 will see the continuation of recent trends pertaining to increased regulatory scrutiny and elevated risk from missed obligations. According to Gartner, legal and compliance department investment in governance, risk, and compliance tools will increase 50% by 2026¹ - and it's clear to see why! Modern CLM software - such as CobbleStone Contract Insight^® - helps automate obligation oversight, reduce risk, and get a firm grasp on compliance. Here's how.

Vendor management in 2026 is more critical than ever. Increased third-party risk. Compliance changes. Far-reaching digital transformation. It's all cause for a shift in strategy. What's more, there are very real consequences to poor vendor oversight. Breaches and compliance failures could leave your organization's reputation and standing at risk. According to a 2024 study published by Prevalent, a whopping 61% of organizations reported a third-party breach or security incident in the past year¹. Thankfully, a robust strategy and vendor management software tools can help address modern vendor management challenges!

If your organization's payroll provider mishandles employee data, who is responsible? What are the next steps? Where do we go from here? Your data processing agreement (DPA) decides. But what is a DPA, and how do you write DPA clauses and agreements in a way that protects and strengthens business relationships? Let's explore that in this blog!

Contracts are the backbone of business across sectors and industries. However, when processes break down, issues can pile up. Are contract delays and compliance headaches slowing your team down and preventing them from achieving efficiency and success? If so, you're not alone and - luckily - it doesn't have to be this way. Fortunately, a free contract process audit can identify inefficiencies and help you streamline your operations. Let's dive into how.