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Agentic AI & Conversational Contracts: Why Businesses Must Act Now

Hemanth PuttaswamyMarch 12, 2025
The Third Wave of AI: A New Era of Intelligent Agents
document workflow automation
Lizzy Painter

Document Workflow Automation – What is Document Automation?

If you’ve ever watched your legal team spend days creating a seemingly simple contract or struggled to locate critical information buried in thousands of agreements, you’re not alone. As a contract manager or department leader, you know that document processes can be the invisible bottleneck that keeps your team from delivering their best work. What

Contract Specialist Skills
Colin Levy

Essential Contract Specialist Skills You Need to Know

Drafting secure contracts and protecting the interests of the company – that is the daily reality of a contract specialist. These skilled professionals are in high demand, acting as the bridge between legal jargon and clear business objectives. But what key contract specialist skills are companies looking for when considering this exciting career path? And

Supply Chain Contract Management Pt. 2. CLM Implementation
Colin Levy

Managing Supply Chain Contracts: Strategy to Implementation 

Supply chain contract management has evolved from an administrative function to a strategic imperative. While our previous article explored the foundational parts of supply chain CLM, this follow-up digs into implementation strategies that transform theory into practice. Organizations that implement strong contract management processes can reduce cycle times by up to 70%, reduce risk exposure,

freight contract management software
Ed Breault

The Digital Evolution of Carrier Contract Management: Automate, Analyze, and Optimize

Logistics contracts: the foundation of your transportation and logistics operations. But with so many moving parts – from varying contract types and complex clauses to fluctuating market conditions – it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. You might find yourself asking, “How can I make sure my carrier contracts are saving me money, driving performance, and keeping

Procurement Roles and Responsibilities - CLM Benefits
Ed Breault

Procurement Management – How Should Procurement Managers Use a CLM?

As a procurement manager or director, you know firsthand the challenges of managing contracts effectively. Rising workloads, manual processes, and scattered documentation can quickly overwhelm you. But what if there was a solution that could streamline your contract management, reduce risks, and unlock greater value from your vendor relationships? That is where Contract Lifecycle Management

Malbek Promotes Colin Levy to General Counsel - Rise of Tech GC
Colin Levy and Matt Patel

Colin Levy Promoted to General Counsel at Malbek

Pioneering Legal Technologist to Lead Company’s Legal Strategy During Period of Global Expansion, Exemplifying the Rise of the Tech-Centric General Counsel PRINCETON, NJ — March 20, 2025 (GLOBE) — Malbek, a leading provider of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions, today announced the promotion of Colin Levy to General Counsel. As the first legal professional to

CLM used for Contract Management Workflow Automation on Laptop
Lizzy Painter

Contract Management Workflow: The Power of Workflow Automation

Did you know that in almost 40% of organizations, it’s unclear who is actually responsible for contract management workflow? That’s a staggering statistic that shows just how disorganized contract processes are in many companies. The truth is, that effectively managing the contract workflow management is critical for any business that operates based on formal agreements

econtracts and digital contracts in Malbek CLM
Lizzy Painter

Electronic Contract – When to Use CLM for Digital Contracting?

“Switching from manually written, Word-based legal documentation to digital e-contracts feels like putting down the ink pen and using a typewriter instead.” – Everybody who ever tried Digital Contracting. Traditional paper-based contracts are being replaced by electronic contracts, also known as e-contracts or digital agreements. Electronic contracts are legally binding agreements that are created, executed,

The Third Wave of AI: A New Era of Intelligent Agents
Hemanth Puttaswamy

Agentic AI & Conversational Contracts: Why Businesses Must Act Now

The way organizations handle contracts is undergoing a profound transformation. For years, traditional CLM systems have relied on rigid interfaces, manual workflows, and fragmented processes. But that’s changing and we’re now witnessing the dawn of a new era—one where Agentic AI is revolutionizing how we interact with contracts through natural, conversational interfaces. This paradigm shift

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