Recently Decided Cases
DCW maintains a list of recently-decided court cases involving commercial letters of credit, demand guarantees, and other trade finance instruments.
Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have led to major disruptions in global trade routes. With increased criminal activity and reduced visibility, banks are under increased pressure to meet sanctions and counter terrorism requirements.
English Court of Appeal (Civil Division) reversed trial judgments in favour of standby beneficiaries.
Five draft opinions – some garnering much more attention than others – were finalized in an ICC Banking Commission quarterly discussion session
On 24 June 2024, the European Union adopted its 14th round of sanctions (EU Regulation 2024/1745), amending EU Regulation
In a high profile case involving standby letters of credit issued in connection with aircraft leases to Russian airlines and
Someone recently asked me "if you had one wish (in the AML world), what would you fix?" ... and
Looking back at Professor James E. Byrne's 6 predictions for LCs in 2012 - see how they hold up.
OFAC FAQs surrounding Executive Order 14024
Learnings and reflections from the Kuvera Resources v. JPMorgan Chase appeal from 2023.
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