DCW Monthly: February 2026
This month’s edition emphasizes how seemingly small drafting choices and operational decisions can lead to substantial legal and compliance
Case raises important questions and concerns about a URDG guarantee issuer’s obligations and distinguishing an independent bank guarantee from an escrow account arrangement.
For the 26th consecutive year, the IIBLP conducted its one-day Americas Letter of Credit Law Summit. Held in New York City on 5 November 2025 and hosted by Baker McKenzie, the program was organized as a hybrid event. This Executive Summary provides an overview of key topics discussed and debated.
On appeal, Court considered whether trial court: erred in holding that Subcontractor/Applicant was contractually precluded from relying on the unconscionability exception; correctly held that Contractor/Beneficiary’s demand was not fraudulent; and erred in declining to discharge the injunction.
Contractor-applicant appealed dismissal of complaint against principal of insolvent beneficiary and judgment debtor.
Canada's Court of Appeal of Alberta affirmed trial judgment, dismissing LC Applicant's appeal and terminating short term interim injunction.
Canada's Court of King’s Bench of Alberta denied injunction application of LC Applicant who sought to enjoin Beneficiary demand on standby LC.
💡First Modular Gas Systems Ltd. v. Citibank Europe PLC [2024] [2024] IEHC 1 [Ireland] Type of Lawsuit: Applicant renewed request
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