The Malbek Blog

Contract disputes are inevitable in business, but how we handle them makes all the difference. This is where the arbitration agreement comes into play: a powerful tool that smart contract managers use to resolve conflicts efficiently and privately. For contract management professionals, understanding arbitration agreements shapes how your organization handles disputes, protects sensitive information, and […]

Remember the last time you tried to assemble furniture without reading the instructions first? That’s what managing quotes and contracts without proper integration feels like. Organizations face a critical challenge: their sales teams generate quotes in one system while legal teams manage contracts in another, creating a disconnect that costs time, money, and customer satisfaction. […]

PRINCETON, N.J., (GLOBE), June 8, 2025 — Malbek, a leading provider of modern contract lifecycle management (CLM) solutions, today announced its positioning as a “Major Player” in the prestigious IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled Buy-Side Contract Life-Cycle Management Applications 2025 Vendor Assessment. The recognition comes as the CLM market undergoes significant transformation, with IDC projecting 11.4% […]

“We should move forward with this.” Six simple words in an email that might have just legally committed your company to a million-dollar deal. Surprised? You’re not alone. The line between casual business conversations and legally binding commitments is often much thinner than most professionals realize. Think about your last week at work. How many […]

Contract administrators are the unsung heroes of business operations. They ensure commercial relationships run smoothly, transforming agreements into action while protecting their organizations from risk. As businesses increasingly rely on partnerships, vendors, and service providers, the importance of effective contract administration has never been greater. Whether you’re currently managing contracts or leading a team that […]

Contract compliance is the immune system of business relationships. Just as our bodies have evolved sophisticated defense mechanisms against ever-changing threats, contract compliance management has transformed dramatically to protect organizations in an increasingly complex business environment. Digital transformation has revolutionized how organizations monitor adherence to contractual obligations. According to PwC and WCC (World Commerce & […]

Ever tried to explain your job in life sciences compliance to someone at a dinner party? You might as well be speaking another language, right? It’s like trying to teach chess to someone who’s only played checkers – the board looks similar, but the rules are completely different. And when it comes to GxP compliance […]

Your favorite pizza chain can track a $15 order from kitchen to doorstep in real-time, complete with notifications, GPS tracking, and quality checks. Yet many Fortune 2000 companies with billions in revenue can’t tell you where their critical contracts are stored, what obligations they contain, or when they expire. This striking contrast highlights a serious […]

Every morning, Sarah, the general counsel at a mid-sized tech company, arrives at her desk to find dozens of contracts needing review. Like most legal professionals, she spends her days juggling urgent requests, managing bottlenecks, and trying to keep pace with growing business demands. But Sarah’s world is changing, thanks to a new type of […]