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.
Contract Obligations Oversight With Contract Management Software
By Sean Heck on 01/2/26
The 8 Stages of the Contract Lifecycle
By Jamie Reedy on 10/15/25
Understanding the contract lifecycle is essential for legal, procurement, and contract management teams aiming to streamline operations. This guide explores the eight key stages of the contract lifecycle and how contract lifecycle management (CLM) software can optimize each phase for better compliance, efficiency, and collaboration.
4 Important Contract Management Performance Metrics
By Bradford Jones on 05/26/25
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.
How Can Your Contract Process Be Improved?
By Sean Heck on 05/27/24
A healthy contract management process should constantly be adapting to technological advancements. As contract volume and contract complexity begin to grow, organizations must embrace digital transformation to be furnished with the right tools to streamline the contract management process. Such innovative CLM tools can be found within a trusted contract management software system. Read on to learn more.







