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DCW Monthly: August 2025
From courtrooms in Illinois to conference halls in Singapore, this issue unpacks the rulings, risks, and rule debates in today’
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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?
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As many DCW readers may know, I am not a legal professional which begs the question: Why is he writing about letters of credit, demand guarantees and similar “independent undertakings” (IU) which may be issued subject only to law (and/or jurisdiction) or which include a governing rule set and are also subject to the laws of Country A (and any court matters to be brought in Country B jurisdiction)?
I am writing because of some recent conversations I have had with other trade finance specialists on this very topic and it is an area where opinions can differ significantly.
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August 2025
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.
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Charter Party Bill of Lading (CPBL) Operations: Navigating Risks and Mitigation Measures
CPBLs, governed by UCP600 Article 22 and addressed in several ISBP821 paragraphs, are required under credits for certain types of shipments. It is important to appreciate the operational aspects, risks, and risk mitigation techniques of CPBLs.
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ISBP Revision at a Crossroads
The ICC Banking Commission sent out its comments on ISBP Revision Draft 3 feedback received from 19 ICC National Committees
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Questions about the ICC Opinion Handling Process
The ICC Banking Commission’s “ICC Official Opinion Handling Procedure and Terms of Reference”, last updated in June 2023, sets