DCW maintains a list of recently-decided court cases involving commercial letters of credit, standby LCs, demand guarantees, and other trade
This month, we sort through some of the big questions shaping LC practice today. Is it time to rewrite UCP
Following his writing in the past two editions of DCW, Robert Parson examines legal developments on sanctions and sanctions clauses that have arisen in courts recently and implications for LC practice.
FIs have many risks complying with OFAC maritime sanctions, including the "dark fleet". Read about the economic and environmental risks.
ISP98 Rule 3.07: Separateness of Each Presentation
At 1:29 AM on 26 March 2024, the 300-meter container vessel Dali lost power as it was departing from Baltimore (Maryland) harbor. Does this constitute a force majeure event?
FIs have many risks complying with OFAC maritime sanctions, including the "dark fleet". Read about the economic and environmental risks.
Explores the legal intricacies of letters of credit in bankruptcy through notable Chinese court cases, highlighting the risks banks face and the importance of collateral in LC transactions.
The transition from UCP to ISP that revolutionized trade in Japan.
U.S. Bankruptcy law and letters of credit fit uneasily together since each set of laws generally ignores the other.
From Concept to Adoption: the genesis and global impact of ISP98 in international banking law & practice.
Unpublished work by Prof. Byrne examines ISP98 Rule 1.04's impact and particular rules, crucial for standby agreement stakeholders.
Key takeaways from the US Treasury Report on money laundering risks and threats.
Learnings and reflections from the Kuvera Resources v. JPMorgan Chase appeal from 2023.
Dave Meynell and Gary Collyer discuss the suitability of ISP98 standby rules for current trade practices.
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