FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION v. JOHNSON

Case No. 2:10-CV-02203-MMD-GWF.

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, Plaintiff, v. JEREMY JOHNSON, individually, as officer of Defendants I Works, Inc., etc., et al., Defendants.

United States District Court, D. Nevada.

October 19, 2016.

Editors Note
Applicable Law: 15 U.S.C. § 0045
Cause: 15 U.S.C. § 0045 Federal Trade Commission Act
Nature of Suit: 890 Other Statutory Actions
Source: PACER


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Federal Trade Commission, Plaintiff, represented by Collot Guerard .

Federal Trade Commission, Plaintiff, represented by Holly A. Vance , U.S. Attorney's Office, Jody Goodman , Federal Trade Commission, Roberto Anguizola , Federal Trade Commission, Blaine T. Welsh , U.S. Attorney's Office, Dotan Weinman , Janice Kopec & Joseph R. Brooke , Federal Trade Commission, pro hac vice.

249 Investors, LLC, Claimant, represented by Tanya N. Peters , Snell & Wilmer, LLP.

Cache Valley Bank, Movant, represented by Linda M. Bullen , Lionel, Sawyer & Collins.

Paradise Ranch Development, LLC, Movant, represented by Elijah L. Milne , Durham Jones & Pinegar, P.C..

Jason Rushton, Movant, represented by Elijah L. Milne , Durham Jones & Pinegar, P.C..

Duane Fielding, Defendant, represented by Karra J. Porter , Christensen & Jensen & Phillip E. Lowry , Christensen & Jensen, P.C..

Scott Leavitt, Defendant, represented by Marcus R. Mumford , Marcus R. Mumford, P.C., pro hac vice, Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC & Randon Hansen , Hansen Law.

Terrason Spinks, Defendant, represented by Karra J. Porter , Christensen & Jensen, Kelly H. Macfarlane , Christensen & Jensen, P.C., Phillip E. Lowry , Christensen & Jensen, P.C. & Sarah E. Spencer , Christensen & Jensen.

Anthon Holdings Corp., Defendant, represented by Karra J. Porter , Christensen & Jensen & Phillip E. Lowry , Christensen & Jensen, P.C..

Employee Plus, Inc., Defendant, represented by Marcus R. Mumford , Marcus R. Mumford, P.C., pro hac vice, Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC & Randon Hansen , Hansen Law.

Network Agenda, LLC, Defendant, represented by Karra J. Porter , Christensen & Jensen & Phillip E. Lowry , Christensen & Jensen, P.C..

Success Marketing, Inc., Defendant, represented by Gregory A. Miles , Royal & Miles LLP, Karra J. Porter , Christensen & Jensen, Kelly H. Macfarlane , Christensen & Jensen, P.C., Phillip E. Lowry , Christensen & Jensen, P.C., Sarah E. Spencer , Christensen & Jensen & Scott T. Evans , Christensen & Jensen.

Bottom Dollar, Inc., doing business as Bad Customer.com, Defendant, represented by Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC.

Bumble Marketing, Inc., Defendant, represented by Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC.

Business First, Inc., Defendant, represented by Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC, Gregory A. Miles , Royal & Miles LLP, Karra J. Porter , Christensen & Jensen, Kelly H. Macfarlane , Christensen & Jensen, P.C., Phillip E. Lowry , Christensen & Jensen, P.C. & Sarah E. Spencer , Christensen & Jensen.

Costnet Discounts, Inc., Defendant, represented by Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC.

Cutting Edge Processing, Inc., Defendant, represented by Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC.

Excess Net Success, Inc., Defendant, represented by Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC.

Fiscal Fidelity, Inc., Defendant, represented by Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC.

Fitness Processing, Inc., Defendant, represented by Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC.

Funding Search Success, Inc., Defendant, represented by Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC.

GG Processing, Inc., Defendant, represented by Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC.

Internet Business Source, Inc., Defendant, represented by Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC.

Jet Processing Inc., Defendant, represented by Karra J. Porter , Christensen & Jensen, Sarah E. Spencer , Christensen & Jensen, Kelly H. Macfarlane , Christensen & Jensen, P.C. & Phillip E. Lowry , Christensen & Jensen, P.C..

JRB Media, Inc., Defendant, represented by Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC.

Net Business Success, Inc., Defendant, represented by Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC.

Net Fit Trends, Inc., Defendant, represented by Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC.

Power Processing, Inc., Defendant, represented by Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC.

Rebate Deals, Inc., Defendant, represented by Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC.

Net Success, Inc., Defendant, represented by Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC.

Xcel Processing, Inc., Defendant, represented by Brett D. Ekins , Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough PC.

Sheree Vowell, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Alpha Yankee, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

C2 Holdings, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Capital Energy Corporation, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Cerberus Management LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Choker Block, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Commerce Financial, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Digital Currency, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Dreamland Capital, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

ePayment Solutions, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Executive Service Center, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Fishbrook Partners, LLC, Defendant, represented by Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice, Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Flatline Investments, LP, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Flying High Enterprises, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

IC Development, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

KATTS, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Kingfish Management, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Kombi Capital, LP, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Liahona Holdings, LP, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Market Mastery Trading, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Mastery Merchant, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Money Master for Life, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Omaha Eight, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Online Weight Loss, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Paydirt Capital, Inc., Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Paydirt Management, Inc., Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Paydirt Properties, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Paydirt, LP, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Powder Monkeys, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Scud Runner, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Silvernix Holdings, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

SRLA Association, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

SRLA, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Summerset Ranch, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Taggart Management, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

TJJ Properties, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

TLV Enterprises, Inc., Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Treadstone Partners, LP, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Triple Play Group, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Triple Seven, LLC/LP, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Triple Seven Inc., Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Todd Vowell, Defendant, represented by Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice, Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Chateau Circle, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

ePayment Solutions, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Woodsview Holdings, LLC, Defendant, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC, Ava M. Schaefer , Pisanelli Bice & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

Terrason Spinks-Jet Processing, Inc., Defendant, represented by Alan D. Boyack , pro hac vice, Karra J. Porter , Christensen & Jensen, Kelly H. Macfarlane , Christensen & Jensen, P.C., Phillip E. Lowry , Christensen & Jensen, P.C., Sarah E. Spencer , Christensen & Jensen & Edward D. Boyack , Boyack Orme & Taylor.

Bank of America, N.A., Intervenor Defendant, represented by Gregg A. Hubley , Brooks Hubley LLP.

Bank of Utah, Interested Party, represented by Jessica G. McKinlay , Dorsey & Whitney & Michael F. Thomson , DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP.

Todd L Vowell, Interested Party, represented by Joseph S. Kistler , Hutchison & Steffen, Michael K. Wall , Hutchison & Steffen LLC & Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen.

John Hafen, Interested Party, represented by Christopher Childs , Law Office of Christopher Childs.

Lilhaf Holdings, LLC, Interested Party, represented by Christopher Childs , Law Office of Christopher Childs & Andrew B. Clawson , PEARSON BUTLER & CARSON, PLLC.

Tiburon Enterprises, LLC, Interested Party, represented by Christopher Childs , Law Office of Christopher Childs & Andrew B. Clawson , PEARSON BUTLER & CARSON, PLLC.

Liahona Academy for Youth, LLC, Interested Party, represented by Curtis M. Jensen , Snow Jensen & Reece, pro hac vice, Jacob A. Reynolds , Hutchison & Steffen, Linda M. Bullen , Lionel, Sawyer & Collins & V. Lowry Snow , Snow Jensen & Reece, pro hac vice.

Virgin Properties, LLC, Interested Party, represented by Curtis M. Jensen , Snow Jensen & Reece, pro hac vice, Linda M. Bullen , Lionel, Sawyer & Collins & V. Lowry Snow , Snow Jensen & Reece, pro hac vice.

Executive Auto Group, Inc., Interested Party, represented by Curtis M. Jensen , Snow Jensen & Reece, pro hac vice, Linda M. Bullen , Lionel, Sawyer & Collins & V. Lowry Snow , Snow Jensen & Reece, pro hac vice.

Executive Car Sales, Inc., Interested Party, represented by Curtis M. Jensen , Snow Jensen & Reece, pro hac vice, Linda M. Bullen , Lionel, Sawyer & Collins & V. Lowry Snow , Snow Jensen & Reece, pro hac vice.

Phillip Gubler, Interested Party, Pro se.

United States of America, Intervenor, represented by Jared C. Bennett , United States Attorney's Office & Jeannette F. Swent , U.S. Attorney's Office.

Iprerogative, LLC, Intervenor, represented by Michael P. Studebaker , Studebaker Law Office, L.L.C..

Rotortrends, LLC, Intervenor, represented by Michael P. Studebaker , Studebaker Law Office, L.L.C..

SLI, LLC, Intervenor, represented by Michael P. Studebaker , Studebaker Law Office, L.L.C..

Trigger, LLC, Intervenor, represented by Michael P. Studebaker , Studebaker Law Office, L.L.C..

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - R, Intervenor, represented by Sam E. Taylor, Jr. , Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Robb Evans, Receiver, represented by Gary Owen Caris , Diamond McCarthy LLP, pro hac vice, Lesley Anne Hawes , Diamond McCarthy LLP, pro hac vice, Randolph L. Howard , Kolesar & Leatham & Shlomo S. Sherman , Kolesar & Leatham.

FDIC, Receiver, represented by Sam E. Taylor, Jr. , Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation & Blaine T. Welsh , U.S. Attorney's Office.


[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR ORDER (1) APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF RECEIVER'S AND PROFESSIONALS' FEES AND EXPENSES FROM JANUARY 1, 2016 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016; AND (2) GRANTING RELIEF FROM LOCAL RULE 66-5 PERTAINING TO NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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