The Malbek Blog

Every contract manager knows this feeling: you’re reviewing your organization’s standard terms and conditions when you realize they haven’t been updated in 5 years, reference discontinued services, and somehow still mention fax numbers as a primary contact method. Meanwhile, your sales team has been sending out three different versions, and nobody’s quite sure which one […]

Recognized for Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute We are excited to share that Malbek has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Contract Lifecycle Management. We believe this is a milestone that validates not just what we’ve built, but how we’ve built it, and more importantly, why. But […]

Research shows that poor contract management can erode company profitability by up to 9% annually* — a figure that should make any business leader pause. The reality is that contract management challenges affect every department, from legal and procurement to sales and finance. Understanding these challenges and knowing how to address them helps transform contracts […]

PRINCETON, NJ – Sept 10, 2025 (GLOBE) — Malbek, a leading provider of AI-powered Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Elevate, a global legal services provider, to significantly expand Malbek’s global delivery capabilities and strengthen its international market presence. This partnership marks a major milestone in Malbek’s aggressive global expansion […]

What keeps experienced lawyers and contract managers awake at night? Often, it’s the thought of their organization paying for someone else’s mistakes. Without a thoughtfully drafted indemnification clause, this nightmare can become a reality. These provisions serve as critical risk management tools, defining who bears financial responsibility when business relationships go sideways. An indemnification clause […]

Last quarter, how many deals stalled because stakeholders couldn’t agree on whether that LOI clause was binding? Or worse, how many preliminary agreements came back to haunt you when negotiations went south? If you manage contracts across life sciences, manufacturing, or retail, you know that letters of intent can either accelerate your deals or derail […]

Industry-defining CLM event to include speakers Diana Nyad, and Kaitlynn Sommers, a Senior Director Analyst at Gartner®, as well as a dual-track agenda designed to bring clarity, connection, and innovation to contract professionals SCOTTSDALE, AZ (GLOBE) – July 24, 2025 — Malbek, the leader in AI-powered Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), today announced its featured keynote […]

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. […]