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Firm Secures Dismissal of Action Seeking Six-Figure Damages Award for Cannabis Ambassador

April 1, 2021 - Representing a high-profile brand ambassador in the West Coast cannabis space, the Firm secured dismissal of all causes of action in a civil action brought by a plaintiff seeking a six-figure damages award, future encumbrances of the Firm’s client’s profits, and specific performance of long-since canceled licensing obligations.
Firm Defeats Motions to Dismiss in Multi-Million Dollar Shareholder Lawsuit

March 23, 2021 – Representing a successful family-owned company in the energy sector, the Firm defeated two motions to dismiss in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Appellate Victory: Anderson v. Edward D. Jones & Co.

March 4, 2021 – Today, Spertus, Landes & Umhofer, LLP won a major victory at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, securing reversal of the district court’s dismissal of our clients’ class action lawsuit against financial services company Edward D.
Firm Wins Dismissal of All Charges From California Court of Appeal

In a published opinion by the California Court of Appeal, the Firm secured dismissal of all charges in a case touted by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office as the largest healthcare fraud case ever filed in the history of the State, alleging losses in excess of $135 million.
Firm Protects National Corporation From Millions of Dollars of Liability

For a publicly-traded corporation, the Firm defeated a preliminary injunction against our client that would have undone years of litigation on related matters across the nation and would have exposed this pharmacy to millions of dollars of liability.
Firm Successfully Negotiated Full Ownership of Royalties From UK-Based Corporation

After the Firm defeated complex jurisdictional and procedural challenges in favor of our client, we brought a global entertainment royalties suit in the Central District of California against a corporation based in the United Kingdom.
Firm Guides Major Cannabis Company Through Internal Investigation

The Firm conducted an internal investigation and guided a major cannabis company through a two-month regulatory compliance inquiry from the Bureau of Cannabis Control concerning pre-roll testing and labeling practices.
Firm Obtained Stay of Expulsion and Ensured Seamless Transfer for Student Facing Disciplinary Action

In the face of wide-ranging disciplinary action, the Firm successfully obtained a stay of expulsion on behalf of our client enrolled at a prominent private university that implemented unjust administrative proceedings, allowing our client to transfer to another school.
Favorable Sentence for Client Convicted of Tax Fraud

The Firm received a favorable sentence for our client, who was convicted of tax-related offenses before seeking our assistance in connection with his sentencing. Through rigorous written representation, the Firm convinced the sentencing judge to consider facts that were originally not taken into account by the Probation Office that rendered our client deserving of a sentence outside of the advisory guidelines.
Firm Secures a Civil Harassment Restraining Order for Executor of Estate

To protect a financial services executive, the Firm successfully argued for a difficult-to-obtain temporary civil harassment restraining order followed by a multi-year civil harassment restraining order.
Firm Obtains Post-Trial Acquittal for Client Wrongfully Accused in Federal Trial

The Firm successfully prevailed on a post-trial acquittal on two separate counts for our client, who suffered a wrongful jury conviction in a high-profile 4-week federal trial involving allegations of export conspiracy and wire fraud, among other charges.
Firm Saves Student From Expulsion

The Firm successfully negotiated no suspension or expulsion for our client’s serious, year-long disciplinary action at a well-known private university in Los Angeles, allowing him to remain enrolled with no interruption in his education and to finish his degree program on time.
Firm Files Landmark Homelessness Complaint, Prompting Swift and Dynamic Action by Federal Court

Representing LA Alliance for Human Rights in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, the firm filed a complaint in federal court demanding thousands of beds for people experiencing homelessness, and clean and safe streets for the community.
Firm Prevails in Domestic Violence Restraining Order Cases

In March 2020, the Firm prevailed at winning a full dismissal of a domestic violence restraining order filed against a client, and succeeded in securing a civil harassment temporary restraining order against the opposing party in the same case.
Firm Achieves Dismissal on Behalf of Real Estate Developer

The Firm represented a real estate developer and his entities in multiple cases against the State of California that alleged almost 50 total violations in building requirements.
Firm Saves Client Over $7 Million in Large-Scale Unfair Business Practice Lawsuit

The Firm successfully negotiated a $12,000 settlement for our client, the defendant, after a rival Los Angeles-based advertising agency demanded $8 million in response to its sweeping unfair business practice allegations.
Firm Prevails Against City of Los Angeles in Monell Claim

The Firm prevailed on a motion for summary judgment against the City of Los Angeles for an unconstitutional custom or practice pursuant to Monell. The Firm represented a mother who had property confiscated by the Los Angeles Police Department without receipt of proper documentation during a parole compliance search regarding her child, who lived with her at that time.
Successful Representation of Students in the College Admissions Scandal

The Firm has successfully represented multiple students caught in the middle of the College Admissions scandal who are undergoing university-led investigations into whether they violated the Student Conduct Code.
Firm Convinces SEC to Not Bring Charges Against Officials of Social Messaging Company

The Firm represented high-ranking individuals of a leading social messaging company in a securities-related investigation. The Firm was instrumental in convincing the SEC and the Department of Justice to not pursue any charges against the company.
Dismissal of All Claims for Client Accused of Civil Rico and Unfair Business Practices Claims

The Firm obtained a dismissal of all claims with prejudice for our client, an attorney facing widespread civil RICO and unfair business practices claims from in-market competitors, following multiple appeals.
Firm Beat International Jurisdictional Challenges to Bring 8-Figure Fraud Claims Against Entity

The Firm successfully defeated years-long jurisdictional and procedural challenges in the United States and Mexican courts at both the federal and appellate level for a corporate client, allowing its serious eight-figure fraud claims to be brought against a private equity entity.
Appellate Victory: United States v. Mirando

The Firm successfully argued in front of the Ninth Circuit of Appeals for the resentencing of our client, who was convicted of fifteen counts of healthcare fraud prior to seeking our representation.
Dismissal of Criminal Sexual Battery Charges Against Doctor

Obtained the dismissal of a sexual battery charge against a prominent doctor. A conviction on this charge would have caused our client to lose his medical license and register as a sex offender in the state of California.
Trial Win: Millions Awarded to Fired School District Officials

The firm prevailed at trial in a high-profile whistleblower case involving former school district officials who were fired after reporting fraud to the school board.
Firm Prevails in Title IX Appeal

In May 2018, the Firm prevailed in a Title IX case on behalf of a student accused of violating the student conduct code at a major southern California university.
Firm Beats Back $100 Million False Claims Act Case Against Hospital, Management, and Doctors

The firm won a dismissal of a massive False Claims Act case that had targeted a hospital, its managers, and several physicians. A nurse who worked at Gardens Regional Hospital (also known as Tri-City Regional Medical Center) claimed that physicians had admitted scores of patients to the hospital who did not need to be admitted, and submitted false claims for reimbursement to Medicare.
High School Student-Athlete Cleared of Sexual Assault Allegations

Successfully represented a high school senior and student-athlete at a prominent private school in California against allegations of sexual assault by a fellow student. Text messages between the students established that the allegations were false and the student-athlete was reinstated without any formal charges being filed.
Dismissal of Student Disciplinary Charges Against University Student

Successfully defended university student against allegations of sexual misconduct. After our client was suspended by the university, the firm filed a Writ of Mandamus in state court against the university, ultimately resulting in our client’s receipt of his degree and removal of any adverse mark on his undergraduate transcript.
Dismissal of All Claims Against Household Staff of Prominent Media Mogul

Obtained dismissal of all claims by former girlfriend of prominent media mogul against household staff members, seeking $70 million in damages.
Secured Substantial Settlement in Case Involving Employee Classification

Secured a substantial settlement against an on-demand house cleaning service company in a case in which the company initially denied any responsibility, arguing that the injury to our client was inflicted by an independent contractor.
Criminal Charges Against Health Care Provider Dismissed on Eve of Trial

After the California Attorney General touted criminal allegations against a nursing home and its director of nursing, the firm convinced a judge to dismiss all charges on the eve of trial.
United States Ex Rel. Bloedow v. Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest

The Firm beat a $100 million qui tam case against Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest. After convincing the federal government to close an investigation into Planned Parenthood, the Firm prevailed in federal court on a motion to dismiss the case.
Appellate Victory: United States v. Alaa El Beialy

Prevailed on Appeal of remaining four convictions following acquittal at trial on 11 of 16 counts charged. Three additional convictions were vacated after the successful appeal.
Appellate Victory: Edwards v. First American Corporation

Prevailed on appeal to establish plaintiff had standing and suffered an injury after First American Corporation opposed class certification on that ground.
United States v. Goldfinger

Emergency Petition for Writ of Mandate to Ninth Circuit resulting in favorable order compelling government response.
John Mark, Petitioner v. Superior Court for County of Riverside

Represented Petitioner on appeal for Preemptory Writ of Mandate, which was GRANTED and Superior Court was compelled to dismiss multiple counts of criminal complaint in advance of trial.
Alleged Medicaid Fraud Investigation Closed With No Charges

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California and the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General closed a six-year investigation into the billing practices of Planned Parenthood.
The People of the State of California Ex Rel Edmund G. Brown Jr., Attorney General v. Robert Rizzo

Obtained complete dismissal of lawsuit filed by the Attorney General against former City of Bell Chief Administrative Officer Robert Rizzo. The case was dismissed with prejudice after the trial court ruled that legislators cannot be sued for passing ordinances awarding themselves high salaries.
United States v. Daniel Ellsberg, Cindy Sheehan, Louis Vitale, Et Al.

Obtained the dismissal of all charges against prominent anti-war activists Daniel Ellsberg, Cindy Sheehan, Franciscan priest Louis Vitale, and 12 others charged with trespassing during a protest at Vandenberg Air Force Base after securing an order requiring the government to turn over military documents highly relevant to the defense of the case.
Trial Victory: United States v. Karen Montoya

Obtained the acquittal by jury on 23 fraud counts after 3-week jury trial. The client was completely vindicated by the jury verdict.
Trial Victory: Katharine West v. Max Shinsuke Nakazawa

Prevailed at trial in action brought by Supermodel Katharine West against a businessman alleging a variety of wrongs. Obtained Judgment in the amount of nearly $400,000 for Ms.
Trial Victory: United States v. Alaa El Beialy

After trial, a federal jury acquitted our client on 11 counts charging fraud and structuring offenses.
Terrorism Case to Be Governed by French Law

Prevailed on appeal to DC Circuit Court arguing that grandson of murdered Iranian General Gholam Oveissi has standing to pursue claims for damages against Iran resulting from the murder on the streets of Paris, France in 1984.
Los Angeles Art Dealer Accused of Fraud

FBI Investigators targeted a Los Angeles art dealer for selling a Pablo Picasso painting, “La Femme Au Chapeau Bleu,” to an art collector for $2 million.
Judge Tosses California’s Civil Suit Against Ex-Bell Leaders

L.A. County Superior Court Judge Ralph W. Dau rules that legislators cannot be sued for passing ordinances that award themselves high salaries. Last year, then-Attorney General Jerry Brown sued to recover funds from Bell officials whose salaries were among the highest in the nation.
Judge Awards $307.5 Million to Terrorist Victim

Los Angeles Litigators James W. Spertus and Ezra Landes secured the largest judgment ever for the grandson of Iranian General Golam Ovessi who was gunned down by Iranian agents on the streets of Paris, France.
Fourteen Nuclear Missile Protesters Exonerated

In October 2012, secured the dismissal of all charges against prominent anti-war activists Daniel Ellsberg, Cindy Sheehan, Franciscan priest Louis Vitale, and 12 others charged with trespassing during a protest at Vandenberg Air Force Base.