DCW Monthly: March 2026
This month’s content highlights a familiar reality in letter of credit law & practice: structure alone does not guarantee
DCW Litigation Digest
Windsor Township v. Tompkins Financial Corp. [2021]
Developer Greth Development secured a letter of credit from Tompkins Financial to ensure completion of a townhouse project for Windsor Township. After project delays and a breach, Windsor sued the developer and demanded payment from Tompkins, who refused.
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DCW Articles
Letters of Credit
In the latest installment of this annual survey article series, Carter Klein examines the most significant letter of credit issues emerging from cases decided in 2024.
DCW Litigation Digest
Ningbo Nanheng Import & Export Co., Ltd v. Shinhan Bank Corp. [2021]
The legal consequences of backdating paper bills of lading under letters of credit and use of surrendered bills of lading emerge from the China case, Ningbo Nanheng Import and Export Co. Ltd. v. Shinhan Bank Co.
DCW Articles
Issues Regarding Transferable Credits under UCP600 Article 38
Drawing on the China case, Luoyang Aviation, Saibo Jin examines the relationship between the transferred credit and the original credit.
DCW Litigation Digest
Petefish Skiles & Co v. Meads-Maes USA Chiren Joint Venture Company [2025]
Case raises important questions and concerns about a URDG guarantee issuer’s obligations and distinguishing an independent bank guarantee from an escrow account arrangement.
