CISG's evolution and contemporary insights
Edgardo Muñoz · 2025
This chapter explores the evolution and current interpretations of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). It discusses its application over 40 years, including the rise in Contracting States and its influence on global trade. Key topics addressed include the definition and scope of “goods” within the CISG, particularly in relation to software and digital content, the application to arbitration agreements, the integration of sustainable practices in the sale of goods, the recovery of attorney’s fees under the CISG, and the effects of hardship in CISG contracts. The chapter argues for a dynamic interpretation of the CISG that adapts to contemporary legal challenges, emphasizing flexibility and the international character of the convention in its application.