The Malbek Blog

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. […]

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 […]