July 2026
DCW Monthly: July 2026
Courts have been circling the same idea since 1765: the bank pays unless there is fraud. What they have never
UCC Section 5-109
9 articles
DCW Articles
Letter of Credit Fraud
With regard to how fraud may disturb a bank's obligation to honour under an independent undertaking, courts have used various qualifiers to describe the level necessary. In his expansive article, Dr. Alan Davidson explores the concept of "Letter of Credit Fraud" under law and in the courts.
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 Articles
Letters of Credit*
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.
DCW Litigation Digest
Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. v. United Renewable Energy Co. [2024]
Applicant Consolidated Electrical Distributors ex parte motion for temporary restraining order against issuer Bank of America.
DCW Litigation Digest
Bayport Polymers LLC v. CB&I, LLC [2024]
Beneficiary Bayport Polymers appealed temporary injunction restraining presentation of LC documents.
DCW Updates
Temporary Injunction against LC Beneficiary in Credit Agricole Case Vacated on Appeal
Strabag, SpA v. Credit Agricole CIB case appeal
DCW Feature
Application of US Uniform Commercial Code Article 5 in International Letter of Credit Transactions
A look into application of US UCC Article 5 for letter of credits outside of the United States
DCW Articles
Letters of Credit: 2020 Cases
This survey concentrates on the most significant letter of credit (“LC”)1 issues addressed in cases decided in the United
