August 2026
DCW Monthly: August 2026
Every industry eventually meets the bill for a problem it saw coming and filed away for later. Michael Byrne, IIBLP&
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Windsor Township v. Tompkins Financial Corp. [2021]
Developer Greth Development secured a letter of credit from Tompkins Financial to ensure completion of a townhouse project for Windsor Township. After project delays and a breach, Windsor sued the developer and demanded payment from Tompkins, who refused.
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