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?
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.
Continuing an annual survey written by top legal experts each year since 1992, Carter Klein examines the most significant letter of credit issues emerging from cases decided in 2023.
Contractor Shinetec (Australia) and parent company Shanxi Construction Investment Group (standby applicant) appealed dismissal of claims against beneficiary The Gosford.
Conducted by the American Bar Association and the American Bankers Association (ABA), the 36th annual ABA/ABA Financial Crimes Enforcement Conference took place 8-9 October 2024 in Arlington, Virginia.