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...
by adminEtcitty v. State of Arizona (2009): Exploring Negligence and Government Liability
Introduction Negligence is a crucial concept in civil law, and when it involves government entities, the principles and standards can be particularly difficult to navigate. Etcitty v. State of Arizona, 208 Ariz. 500 (2009), a notable case decided by the Arizona Supreme Court in 2009, delves into negligence in the context of government liability. For more information on how Munger •...
by adminIn re Estate of Crouse: A Case of Testamentary Capacity, Testamentary Freedom, and Undue Influence
Introduction In the legal world, cases involving estates and wills can be complex and emotionally charged. In 2010, the Arizona Supreme Court dealt with a particularly intriguing case that brought the legal concepts of “testamentary capacity” and “undue influence” into focus. The case, In re Estate of Crouse, sheds light on the importance of ensuring that a person’s last...
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