by adminUnderstanding UCC Article 2
In the realm of commercial transactions, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Article 2 plays a crucial role in governing the sale of goods. It establishes a standardized set of rules and guidelines, ensuring fairness and clarity in sales contracts. By understanding UCC Article 2, businesses and consumers can navigate sales contracts confidently and protect their rights and interests. At Munger •...
by adminNinth Circuit Revives Facebook Shareholders’ Data-Privacy Fraud Claims
In a recent decision sure to produce ripple effects in many legal cases involving commercial litigation and data privacy, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals breathed new life into a class-action lawsuit against Facebook by shareholders alleging securities fraud. The case, Amalgamated Bank v. Facebook, Inc., centers around Facebook’s handling of user data, particularly the infamous...
by adminThe Art of Contract Drafting: Ensuring Clarity, Protection, and Peace of Mind
Contracts are the foundation of legal agreements, governing relationships and transactions in various aspects of life. Whether it’s a business partnership, an employment agreement, or a purchase agreement, the way that a contract is drafted has a significant impact on the rights, obligations, and protections of the parties involved. Contract Drafting Clear Communication and...
by adminPiercing the Corporate Veil in Arizona: Understanding the Legal Doctrine
Under American law, corporations and limited liability companies serve as distinct legal entities, separate from their shareholders or members. This separation, which protects the company’s owners from liability for the business’s debts actions, often is referred to as the “corporate veil.” In certain circumstances, however, courts may allow the corporate veil to be “pierced,” making the...
by adminLaw in the Digital Age: The Power of Metadata
In the intricate world of law, where every detail can make or break a case, the significance of “metadata” cannot be overstated. Metadata, essentially data about other data stored in computer files, serves as a pivotal tool in the legal arena, offering the potential to validate claims, identify witnesses, and establish a chronological sequence of events. The Legal Landscape of...
by adminManaging Partner Thomas A. Denker
Meet Thomas A. Denker the managing partner at Munger • Denker • Ruiz • Barbour. Mr. Denker was born in Tucson, Arizona, in 1968. After high school, Mr. Denker studied abroad in Istanbul, Turkey. After returning to the United States, he graduated from the College of William and Mary in Virginia with degrees in both History and Soviet Studies. Mr. Denker then returned to...
by adminAcheson Hotels v. Laufer: The Supreme Court Examines the Concepts of “Standing” and “Mootness” in the Digital Age
This past October, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in an interesting case of a “civil rights tester” (sometimes referred to as a “professional plaintiff”). In this case, the plaintiff is an individual who scours the internet looking for hotels whose websites lack information on accessibility as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), and then files...
by adminSCOTUS to Consider Legality of Agencies Imposing Fines
In a new major case, the U.S. Supreme Court now is considering whether it is unconstitutional for administrative agencies to impose fines or other civil penalties. Under current law both in Arizona and at the federal level, persons challenging an administrative agency’s imposition of a fine or other civil penalty must have their cases heard by an administrative law judge, and not by a...
by adminLaw 101: Marbury v. Madison
In the annals of American legal history, few cases have had such a profound impact on the balance of power among the branches of government as Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137 (1803). This landmark Supreme Court case decided in 1803, laid the foundation for the principle of judicial review, forever shaping the course of American jurisprudence. For more information on how Munger • Denker...
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