The January 2001 Issue contains the following articles:

• Court Defines The ‘Missing’ Incoterm - In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal has now given guidance on the meaning of Free On Truck in what could prove an invaluable guideline to traders and bankers alike in assessing the risks and obligations under International Sale of Goods Contracts, Robert M. Parson explains.
• Doc Credit Clinic 2001/1 - Vincent O'Brien tackles practical problems recently submitted to L/C Monitor.
• The ICC Query System Tested - T.O. Lee argues that there is a loophole in the ICC Query System.
• Discovering The Meaning of ‘Packages’ - Robert M. Rosenblith makes us think twice about the necessity to describe with particulafity, the contents of containerized cargo for purposes of COGSA limitations on liability for loss or destruction.
• Are Facsimile Signatures Allowed On A Negotiable B/L? - Art Thomas talks to L/C Monitor about the ICC Banking Commissionís decision following his query to clarify the application of UCP 500 Article 20(b)ii.

The February 2001 Issue contains the following articles:

• The Future of UCP 500 - Dan Taylor speaks with LCM about the progress of the Working Group on Electronic Credits.
• Doc Credit Clinic 2001/2 - Vincent O’Brien tackles practical problems recently submitted to L/C Monitor.
• A Bee In A Bonnet More on Santander – v – Paribas - Robert M. Rosenblith kicks off his monthly column, ‘Views From The U.S.,’ comparing Banco Santander SA -v- Banque Paribas case with Banque Nacional de Paris -v-Credit Agricole Indosuez.
• Fraud Is Caused By Human Beings and Not BY Computers - Robert M. Parson examines the decision in Smith & Another -v-Lloyd’s TSB Bank and Harvey Jones Ltd -v- Woolwich PLC, pointing to limited recourse available to victims of fraud under the current paper system.

The March 2001 Issue contains the following articles:

• Losing Sight of the Forest For the Trees - Robert M. Rosenblith points out the dangers of winning at all cost, sharing experience from a recent court battle in New York.
• Doc Credit Clinic 2001/3 - Vincent O’Brien tackles practical problems recently submitted to L/C Monitor.
• DC-PRO World News - Mark Ford reports on the latest L/C developments, courtesy of DC-PRO World News.
• Correct Certification or Just a Statement? - Gerry Gross shares his personal experience in a recent Bank to Bank dispute over unsigned certificates.
• Update: Collections Reference Manual - Gerard A. Genevieve updates the readers about the additions to the IFSA Collections Reference Manual.
• Looking Beyond A Demand Guarantee - Robert M. Parson examines Frans Maas (UK) Ltd -v- Habib Bank AG Zurich, applying URDG to the logic of the case.

The April 2001 Issue contains the following articles:

• Doc Credit Clinic 2001/4 - Vincent O’Brien tackles practical problems recently submitted to L/C Monitor.
• ICC Rebuts T.O. Lee’s Article - ICC rebuts T.O. Lee’s article ‘Loopholes In The ICC Query System’ published in January 2001 LCM.
• Internet Bills of Lading - APL’s Diane Terrien, Director of North America Documentation, speaks with LCM about acceptance of facsimile signatures on negotiable bills of lading and other industry trends.
• Letters of Credit and the Criminal Law - Robert M. Rosenblith warns L/C practioners about actions that may lead to criminal prosecution.
• Biting the Hand That Feeds You - Robert M. Parson looks at the decision in KBC Bank -v-Industrial Steel Limited and considers when a bank is justified on going behind its non-recourse negotiation agreement.
• DC-PRO World News - Mark Ford reports on the latest L/C developments.

The May 2001 Issue contains the following articles:

• Negotiation Versus Presentation - Glenn Ransier shares his practical experience in dealing with ‘negotiation’ clauses.
• Doc Credit Clinic 2001/5 - Vincent O’Brien tackles practical problems recently submitted to L/C Monitor.
• Incoterms and Bankers - Frank Reynolds tests your Incoterms 2000 knowledge.
• Forum Non Conveniens - Robert M. Rosenblith shows that there are still more lessons to be learned from Santander -v- Paribas.
• Trade Finance Online - Robert M. Parson presents part one of a two part essay looking at the future of electronic transport documents.

The June 2001 Issue contains the following articles:

• The Preclusive Effect of the UCP’s Preclusion Provision - Robert M. Rosenblith dives into Hamilton Bank -v- Kookmin Bank, bringing out the best industry practices.
• Trade Finance On-line - Robert M. Parson presents part two of a two part essay looking at the future of electronic transport documents.
• Incoterms and Bankers Q&A - Frank Reynolds provides answers to questions posed in last month’s LCM about Incoterms.

The July 2001 Issue contains the following articles:

• Long-Arm Jurisdiction And The Foreign Issuer - Robert M. Rosenblith examines the likelihood of the foreign issuer being sued successfully in the beneficiary’s home state.
• A Tug Of War Or A Willful Disregard Of UCP? - Zahoor N. Dattu looks at the structure of letters of credit covering shipments of oil analysing the risks and rewards for the credit issuing bank.
• Liability Of Confirming Banks - Vincent Barboza analyses a practical case pointing out the importance of reviewing the wording of a letter of credit prior to adding confirmation.
• Honey I Bought The Bank - Robert M. Parson looks at some successful and not so successful ways of tackling the problems faced by banks who lend on pledged goods where a negotiable instrument will not pass into the bank’s hands.
• Doc Credit Clinic 2001/7 - Vincent O’Brien tackles practical problems recently submitted to L/C Monitor.

The August 2001 Issue contains the following articles:

• A Banker’s Dilemma Or Trade Practicalities? - Jeremy Francis responds to Zahoor Dattu explaining reasons behind peculiarities in oil letters of credit.
• Doc Credit Clinic 2001/8 - Vincent O’Brien tackles practical problems recently submitted to L/C Monitor.
• Wachovia To Pilot @GlobalTrade - Wachovia Corporation announces the pilot of Secure Payment and Trade Management System.
• Need To Shift Focus From ‘What Discrepancies?’ To ‘Why Discrepancies?’ - Ravi Mehta examines the reasons behind discrepancies.
• The Hapless Applicant And The Confirming Bank - Robert M. Rosenblith plays the devil’s advocate, suggesting how UCP500 Article 18 can be used to circumvent the independence rule to help an applicant gain recourse against a confirming bank.
• E-mail To The Editor - Robert Stone presents an alternative argument to Rosenblith’s article.

The September 2001 Issue contains the following articles:

• Do Incoterms Apply? - Glenn Ransier argues that banks should review their internal policies towards Incoterms and do not attempt to change the industry practice.
• Doc Credit Clinic 2001/9 - Vincent O’Brien tackles practical problems recently submitted to L/C Monitor.
• Importance of Law Governing Selection - Robert M. Rosenblith reviews the outcome of Mees Pierson NV -v- Bay Pacific (S) Pte Ltd & Ors, pointing out the importance of the governing law.
• The Debris of Solo Fraud - Robert M. Parson looks at the Arab Banking Corporation -v- First Union National Bank case decided in March this year which highlights some of the jurisdictional manoeuvres common in trade finance litigation.
• CCEWeb and Quality Letters of Credit Join Forces - Strategic alliance agreement is signed between CCEWeb and QLC to compliment each others services.

The October 2001 Issue contains the following articles:

• Doc Credit Clinic 2001/10 - Vincent O’Brien tackles practical problems recently submitted to L/C Monitor.
• ICC, UCP and the Law Courts - Zahoor N. Dattu argues that ICC should publish a reference guide for judges on UCP related disputes.
• Payment In Good Faith - Robert M. Rosenblith examines the law and practice as it relates to the independence principle under the New York law.
• More Ambiguous Credits - Robert M. Rosenblith stresses the importance of clear and precise credits as per UCP Article 5.
• Trust Me - Robert M. Parson warns the banks about the use and misuse of trust receipts in trade finance.

The November 2001 Issue contains the following articles:

• Force Majeure - Food For Thought - N.D. George warns bankers that computer failure may not always fall under a force majeure situation contrasting how letters of credit were processed before the computer revolution.
• Doc Credit Clinic 2001/11 - Vincent O’Brien tackles practical problems recently submitted to L/C Monitor.
• US$1 Million Lost On The Way To Moscow - Robert M. Rosenblith revisits strict compliance rule with a case you would remember next time when filling out a blank form.
• Paying For A Free Lunch - Robert M. Parson examines Bimal Kumar -v- United Bank Limited pointing out important lessons for company directors and bankers.

The December 2001 Issue contains the following articles:

• eUCP Is Here! - L/C Monitor reports on the ICC Banking Commission approval of the Supplement to the UCP for Electronic Presentation (‘eUCP’).
• Doc Credit Clinic 2001/12 - Vincent O’Brien tackles practical problems recently submitted to L/C Monitor.
• Some Insurance Issues Resulting From Trade Center Tragedy - Robert M. Rosenblith examines new challenges facing insurance industry after the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
• International Standard Banking Practice - Asian Perspective - Soh Chee Seng gives an Asian view on the Standard Banking Practice.
• Can I Have A Quiet Word With Your Wife? - Robert M. Parson explains why the well-informed wife of a client can become the bank’s best security.