Matthew J Kozakowski

LCs That Contain a Law and Jurisdiction Clause

Given the success of practice rules and banks’ ability to more readily find resources for the proper interpretation of the rule sets, does it not make sense to avoid inclusion of a governing law or jurisdiction clause?

Automatic Extension LC Issues

The recent case of Illinois DNR v. Regions Bank illustrates the importance of clear wording of automatic extension clauses and issuing banks including a final expiration date in their standbys.

Associate Counsel at IIBLP

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DCW Litigation Digest

The “STI Orchard” [2022]

OCBC sues STI Orchard and Winson Oil over losses in a deal with Hin Leong Trading involving 780,000 barrels of gasoil, leading to fraud-related losses. The transaction aimed at selling 36,000 mt of gasoline to PT Pertamina after blending.

Matthew J Kozakowski Sep 16, 2022

DCW Litigation Digest

DCW Monthly: August 2025

LCs That Contain a Law and Jurisdiction Clause

Automatic Extension LC Issues

The “STI Orchard” [2022]

In re Spiegel [2022]

Calderon v. United States [2022]

Malayan Banking Berhad v. Punjab National Bank [2022]

Solferini v. Corradi USA, Inc. [2021]

UniCredit Bank A.G. v. Euronav N.V. [2022]

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A [2021]

Vanpoy Corp., S.R.L. v. Soleil Chartered Bank [2022]

Shanghai Shipyard Co. v. Reignwood International Investment (Group) Co. [2021]

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance v. APM Terminals Tacoma LLC [2021]

Landes Capital Management, LLC v. HJT Holdings, LLC

Sinopec International (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. v. Bank of Communications Co. [2021]