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What Is Contract Digitization and Why Does It Matter in M&A?
M&A headlines often spotlight the eye-popping deal values and high-profile company tie-ups, making it easy to forget about the real work that takes place behind the scenes. It’s not surprising, given that the M&A market is continuously growing, with a projected 25% year over year increase. In fact, last January and February showed an increase in US deals kick-offs of 5% and 6%, respectively. It’s an ongoing stream of activity, despite the fluctuations, and sectors like technology drives a huge part of the deal flow.
Why AI Won’t Replace Human Legal Expertise (And How It Can Work Together)
During a talk I gave earlier this year on AI and dispute resolution, a question from the audience stuck with me: "How do you see legal AI tech tools like predictive analytics for litigation being adopted in civil jurisdictions where there’s no doctrine of stare decisis and where the judiciary and many law firms still operate with outdated technology?"
6 Common CLM Implementation Challenges Post-Live (And How to Mitigate Them)
A successful CLM implementation feels like crossing the finish line—but in reality, it’s just the starting point. Even with a smooth rollout, teams often hit unexpected roadblocks like low adoption, workflow hiccups, and process gaps that didn’t show up in testing. The real work kicks in after go-live, with ongoing tweaks, training, and fine-tuning needed to get the most out of the system. While CLM promises streamlined workflows, improved compliance, and reduced risk, even with an exceptional implementation, organizations can expect to encounter common post-go-live challenges that threaten to derail those benefits.
6 DORA Contracting Risks for Financial Institutions — and How to Address Them
In July 2024, a routine software update from a major cybersecurity vendor triggered a cascading IT outage—crippling financial institutions worldwide. Trading systems went offline, payment networks stalled, and customer portals froze. It wasn’t a cyberattack. It wasn’t a data breach. The now-renowned CrowdStrike outage was a failure of third-party risk oversight, buried in contractual fine print.
9 AI Trends Set to Reimagine the Legal Landscape in 2025
In my 15 years of lawyering—first in traditional law firms and later across various industries as in-house counsel—one problem has remained stubbornly familiar: contract management can feel like chasing after scattered puzzle pieces. I’ve seen time lost sifting through old folders, wrangling with cluttered Google and OneDrives, rummaging through colleagues’ email archives, and even digging through old USB sticks. Countless times, I’ve had to ask colleagues to verify whether my contract file was the latest version. It’s not just frustrating; it’s a costly distraction that pulls us away from what really matters—serving clients, guiding strategic decisions, and managing risk.