The post announces a partnership between Atlassian and Bonterms. It features a discussion between Todd Smithline (Bonterms CEO) and Phil Grove (Atlassian Product Manager) regarding the benefits of utilizing Bonterms Standard Agreements for marketplace transactions. The piece emphasizes "putting your customer first" when conducting business through the Atlassian Marketplace.

This episode features Todd Smithline, CEO of Bonterms and former law firm owner, discussing his 20-year journey transitioning from hourly billing to fixed-fee models. The discussion covers productizing legal services, creating reusable knowledge assets, and transforming traditional billing into predictable subscription approaches. Key topics include: Shifting from hourly to fixed-fee billing while maintaining profitability, Building client trust through month-to-month commitments, Developing scalable legal tools and processes, AI's impact on legal service delivery, and Modernizing practice models for solo practitioners and managing partners.

The article discusses how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) clauses help organizations enhance sustainability efforts. It announces a partnership between Docusign and Bonterms to standardize ESG clauses across contracts. Key Points: Organizations face pressure to make supply chains more sustainable from investors and customers. ESG clauses set expectations for ethical sourcing practices, emission reduction targets aligned with global climate goals, and labor standards protecting worker rights. Global regulations like the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive increase compliance requirements. Standardized clauses reduce inconsistencies and improve measurability. The Bonterms Climate Addendum launched in partnership with Docusign, initially focusing on greenhouse gas emission standardization. Bonterms Standard Agreements are available open-source and reviewed by a 100-lawyer committee.

The post announces a partnership between Bonterms and Docusign to create ESG Standard Agreements. Key points include: Docusign serves 1.5 million customers and 1 billion contracts. The collaboration aims to relieve a congestion point in the contracts supply chain between customers and suppliers. The first deliverable will be a Climate Addendum enabling suppliers to commit to science-based sustainability targets. All Bonterms Standard Agreements remain free to download and use. The announcement was made at Docusign's Discover event by Erica Fensom. Contributors acknowledged: Tashmin Ali and Brendan Molony from Docusign's Standards Committee.