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
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Complaints That Banks Aided Terrorists Fail
In Wildman v. Deutsche Bank, the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York dismissed an action brought
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Insurers Contest DAE Claim over Aircraft Stranded in Russia
Lloyd’s of London, AIG, Chubb, Swiss Re, and seven other insurers contend that they are not obligated to pay
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Bad Standby LC Wording from Beneficiaries: Push Back or Get Pulled In
A chronic concern for banks is when intended LC beneficiaries – often government agencies, municipalities, insurance companies, and other so-called
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ICC Opinions Discussed at January 2023 Session
Three Draft Opinions were presented for discussion at the ICC Banking Commission’s latest quarterly meeting on 31 January 2023.
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In Memoriam: Rita Ricci (1959-2023)
The Trade Finance community was deeply saddened at the passing of Rita Ricci on 14 January 2023 after her courageous
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Banking & Finance Lawyer Peter Carson Retires
Concluding a distinguished career in law, Peter H. Carson retired from Sheppard Mullin at the end of 2022. After starting
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Iran, Russia Agree on SWIFT Substitute
With Iranian banks and some Russian banks unable to use SWIFT, the central banks of the two countries signed an
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On His Retirement, Barnes Recognizes Collaboration With Byrne
DCW wishes to recognize my retirement as a lawyer after 50+ years, all with Baker & McKenzie1 and including 30+
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Islamic Banks and Trade Compliance Expectations
Question: When it comes to Islamic trade finance transactions, are Islamic banks at a higher risk for trade compliance/TBML
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The Depths of Crypto Mining
Favorable power costs and relatively low land prices are two factors that have attracted cryptocurrency miners to the US state
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LC Community Pays Tribute to Hugo Verschoren (1956-2022)
The Trade Finance community has lost not only a great expert, but also a warm personality. Hugo Verschoren started his
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LC Legend Jim Barnes Retires
Following a career of more than 50 years as a lawyer, including more than three decades concentrating on letters of