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Date Docketed
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06/02/2014
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COMPLAINT
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Jodi Anderson Thompson 930180
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06/02/2014
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NOTICE-RELATED CASE(S)
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Jodi Anderson Thompson 930180
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W/SC14-1052 & SC14-1056
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06/02/2014
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POSSIBLE VENUE
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Jodi Anderson Thompson 930180
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06/03/2014
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No Fee Required
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06/04/2014
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ORDER-HIGH PROFILE
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Because of significant public and media interest in this matter, this case has been designated as a high profile case. After the referee's recommendation has been submitted to this Court, all material must be filed through the Florida Courts eFiling Portal and all documents filed will be posted on the Supreme Court web page. Parties are directed to ensure that all documents filed are in compliance with rules 2.420 and 2.425 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration.
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06/04/2014
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COMPLAINT
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Adria E. Quintela 897000 BY: Adria E. Quintela 897000
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FILED AS AMENDED COMPLAINT
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06/04/2014
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT LETTER-NEW CASE
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Supreme Court Of Florida BY: Supreme Court Of Florida
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06/04/2014
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ORDER-REFEREE APPOINTMENT (DISCIPLINARY)
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HON. J. THOMAS MCGRADY, CJ, 6TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
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06/09/2014
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NOTICE-APPEARANCE
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS Elliot H. Scherker 202304
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AND DESIGNATION OF E-MAIL ADDRESSES
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06/13/2014
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REFEREE APPOINTED
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ORDER DATED 06/10/2014 APPOINTING THE HONORABLE W. DOUGLAS BAIRD, 6TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
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06/17/2014
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MOTION-STAY (PROCEEDINGS BELOW)
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS Gregory W. Kehoe 486140
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***TRANSFERRED TO REFEREE-SEE ORDER DATED 07/03/2014***
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06/17/2014
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MOTION-SEAL
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS Gregory W. Kehoe 486140
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***TRANSFERRED TO REFEREE-SEE ORDER DATED 07/03/2014***
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06/25/2014
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NOTICE-CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS Gregory W. Kehoe 486140
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FILED AS AMENDED NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WITHIN COURT FILING ***TRANSFERRED TO REFEREE-SEE ORDER DATED 07/03/2014***
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06/25/2014
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NOTICE-CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS Gregory W. Kehoe 486140
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FILED AS AMENDED NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WITHIN COURT FILING ***TRANSFERRED TO REFEREE-SEE ORDER DATED 07/03/2014***
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06/30/2014
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RESPONSE
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Jodi Anderson Thompson 930180
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FILED AS FLORIDA BAR'S OBJECTION TO RESPONDENT'S MOTION FOR STAY AND MOTION TO SEAL MOTION FOR STAY OF PROCEEDINGS
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07/02/2014
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ORDER-OTHER SUBSTANTIVE
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Respondent's Motion to Seal, filed June 17, 2014, and Amended Notice of Confidential Information within Court Filing, filed June 25, 2014, are hereby treated as a Motion to Determine Confidentiality of Appellate Court Records in Noncriminal Cases under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420(g). The documents referenced therein will be kept confidential pending the Court's decision on the motion.
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07/02/2014
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REPLY TO RESPONSE
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS Gregory W. Kehoe 486140
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FILED AS REPLY TO THE FLORIDA BAR'S OBJECTION TO RESPONDENT'S MOTION FOR STAY OF PROCEEDINGS . . . AND MOTION TO SEAL MOTION FOR STAY OF PROCEEDINGS
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07/02/2014
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MOTION-CONFIDENTIALITY
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS Gregory W. Kehoe 486140
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FILED AS MOTION TO SEAL ALL FILINGS RELATED TO RESPONDENT'S MOTION FOR STAY OF PROCEEDINGS ***TRANSFERRED TO REFEREE-SEE ORDER DATED 07/03/2014***
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07/02/2014
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NOTICE-CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS Gregory W. Kehoe 486140
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07/03/2014
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ORDER-OTHER SUBSTANTIVE
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Respondent's "Motion for Stay," filed on June 17, 2014, is hereby transferred to the referee. Respondent's "Motion to Seal," filed the same date, and "Amended Notice of Confidential Information within Court Filing," filed June 25, 2014, which are both treated as a Motion to Determine Confidentiality of Court Records, see Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.420(e), (g), are also transferred to the referee. Respondent's "Notice of Confidential Information within Court Filing," filed July 2, 2014, and Respondent's "Motion to Seal," filed the same date, are hereby treated as a Motion to Determine Confidentiality of Court Records under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420(e), (g), and also transferred to the referee. The Florida Bar's "Response to Respondent's Notice of Confidential Information within Court Filing," filed July 3, 2014, is hereby transferred to the referee. Further, Respondent's "Reply to The Florida Bar's Response" and "Notice of Confidential Information within Court Filing," both filed on July 3, 2014, are transferred to the referee. The referee is directed to rule on the motions to determine confidentiality and file his order on those motions with the Court within fifteen days from the date of this order. Respondent is cautioned that, pursuant to Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 3-7.6(h)(5)(B), any future motions or notices must be filed with the appointed referee.
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07/03/2014
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RESPONSE
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Jodi Anderson Thompson 930180
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FILED AS THE FLORIDA BAR'S RESPONSE TO RESPONDENT'S NOTICE OFCONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WITHIN COURT FILING (MARKED AS CONFIDENTIAL PENDING RULING ON CONFIDENTIALITY) ***TRANSFERRED TO REFEREE-SEE ORDER DATED 07/03/2014***
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07/03/2014
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NOTICE-CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS Gregory W. Kehoe 486140
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FILED AS AMENDED NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WITHIN COURT FILING ***TRANSFERRED TO REFEREE-SEE ORDER DATED 07/03/2014***
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07/03/2014
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REPLY TO RESPONSE
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS Gregory W. Kehoe 486140
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FILED AS REPLY TO THE FLORIDA BAR'S RESPONSE TO RESPONDENT'S NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION WITHIN COURT FILING ***TRANSFERRED TO REFEREE-SEE ORDER DATED 07/03/2014***
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07/03/2014
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MISC. DOCKET ENTRY
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Supreme Court Of Florida BY: Supreme Court Of Florida
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COURT'S ORDER DATED 07/03/2014 WHICH WAS SERVED VIA E-PORTAL ON PARTIES
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07/09/2014
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NOTICE-APPEARANCE
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Sheila Marie Tuma 196223
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(REFEREE LISTED IN COS)
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07/17/2014
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ORDER-CIRCUIT COURT
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DATED 07/17/2014, ORDER ON CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
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10/07/2014
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NOTICE-APPEARANCE
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Katrina S. Brown 85373
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(REFEREE INCLUDED IN COS)
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11/20/2014
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MOTION-EXT OF TIME (REFEREE'S REPORT)
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W. Douglas Baird 110120 BY: W. Douglas Baird 110120
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FILED AS "REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE THE REPORT OF REFEREE"
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11/25/2014
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ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (REFEREE'S REPORT)
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Referee's request for extension of time is granted and the referee is allowed to and including March 31, 2015, in which to file the required referee's report. ALL OTHER TIMES ARE EXTENDED ACCORDINGLY.
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01/30/2015
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MOTION-EXT OF TIME (REFEREE'S REPORT)
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W. Douglas Baird 110120 BY: W. Douglas Baird 110120
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02/05/2015
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ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (REFEREE'S REPORT)
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Referee's "Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Report of Referee" is granted and the referee is allowed to and including August 31, 2015, in which to file the required referee's report. ALL OTHER TIMES ARE EXTENDED ACCORDINGLY.
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04/20/2015
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MOTION-CONFIDENTIALITY
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS Elliot H. Scherker 202304
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FILED AS "MOTION TO DETERMINE CONFIDENTIALITY OF COURT RECORDS"
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04/20/2015
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MOTION-STAY (PROCEEDINGS BELOW)
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS Elliot H. Scherker 202304
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FILED AS "MOTION FOR STAY OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING DISPOSITION OF PETITION FOR REVIEW OF REFEREE ORDER DENYING STAY"
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04/20/2015
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PETITION-MISC FLORIDA BAR PROCEEDINGS
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS Elliot H. Scherker 202304
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FILED AS "PETITION FOR REVIEW OF REFEREE ORDER DENYING STAY"
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04/20/2015
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APPENDIX-PETITION
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS Elliot H. Scherker 202304
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FILED AS "APPENDIX TO PETITION FOR REVIEW OF REFEREE ORDER DENYING STAY VOLUME 1 OF 5"
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04/24/2015
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RESPONSE
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Katrina S. Brown 85373
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IN OPPOSITION AND MOTION TO DISMISS RESPONDENTS' PETITION FOR REVIEW OF REFEREE ORDER DENYING STAY
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04/24/2015
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NOTICE-CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Katrina S. Brown 85373
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04/30/2015
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MOTION-CONFIDENTIALITY
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS Elliot H. Scherker 202304
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FILED AS "MOTION TO DETERMINE CONFIDENTIALITY OF COURT RECORDS"
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04/30/2015
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REPLY TO RESPONSE
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS Elliot H. Scherker 202304
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FILED AS "REPLY TO THE FLORIDA BAR'S RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO THE PETITION FOR REVIEW OF REFEREE ORDER DENYING STAY AND RESPONSE TO THE FLORIDA BAR'S MOTION TO DISMISS"
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05/07/2015
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ORDER-OTHER SUBSTANTIVE
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After considering Respondents' "Motion to Determine Confidentiality of Court Records," filed with this Court on April 20, 2015, and Respondents' "Motion to Determine Confidentiality of Court Records," filed with this Court on April 30, 2015, the Court denies Respondents' challenges to the referee's ruling, dated July 14, 2014, regarding the confidentiality of filings before the referee. Before this Court, Respondents and The Florida Bar have filed the following: (i) Petition for Review of Referee Order Denying Stay, (ii) Appendix to Petition for Review of Referee Order Denying Stay, (iii) Motion for Stay of Proceedings Pending Disposition of Petition for Review of Referee Order Denying Stay, (iv) Reply to The Florida Bar's Response in Opposition to the Petition for Review of Referee Order Denying Stay and Response to The Florida Bar's Motion to Dismiss, (v) Motion to Determine Confidentiality of Court Records, filed April 20, 2015, and (vi) Motion to Determine Confidentiality of Court Records, filed April 30, 2015. In these filings, Respondents mention or discuss separate grand jury proceedings. Such proceedings are confidential pursuant to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420 (c)(7) and Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6 (e)(6). The Court seals the motions, appendix, and reply filed in this Court. Respondents are cautioned that future motions should not mention confidential materials.
The Florida Bar's "Motion to Dismiss Respondents' Petition for Review of Referee Ordering Stay" is hereby denied as moot. It is so ordered.
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05/07/2015
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ORDER-STAY PROCEEDINGS BELOW DY
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Respondents' "Motion for Stay of Disciplinary Action Pending Disposition of Petition for Review of Referee Order Denying Stay" and "Petition for Review of Referee Order Denying Stay," both filed April 20, 2015, seeking to stay the proceedings before the referee, are hereby denied.
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08/27/2015
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REFEREES REPORT
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W. Douglas Baird 110120 BY: W. Douglas Baird 110120
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(E-MAIL)
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09/02/2015
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RECORD/TRANSCRIPT (FLA BAR)
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W. Douglas Baird 110120 BY: W. Douglas Baird 110120
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***CONTAINS SEALED PLEADINGS*** (4 BOXES)
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09/02/2015
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AFFIDAVIT/STATEMENT OF COSTS
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W. Douglas Baird 110120 BY: W. Douglas Baird 110120
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09/03/2015
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TRANSCRIPT
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W. Douglas Baird 110120 BY: W. Douglas Baird 110120
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SANCTIONS HEARING TRANSCRIPT (2 VOLUMES) DATED 08/06/15 & 08/07/2015
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09/03/2015
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TRANSCRIPT
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W. Douglas Baird 110120 BY: W. Douglas Baird 110120
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FINAL HEARING TRANSCRIPT (8 VOLUMES) DATED 05/11/2015-05/15/2015 & 05/21/2015
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10/19/2015
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LETTER-FLA BAR (WILL NOT PETITION FOR REVIEW)
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Adria E. Quintela 897000 BY: Adria E. Quintela 897000
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DATED 10/16/2015
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10/22/2015
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NOTICE-APPEARANCE
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS William Frederic Jung 0380040
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10/23/2015
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NOTICE-INTENT TO SEEK REVIEW OF REFEREE'S REPORT
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS William Frederic Jung 0380040
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FILED AS "RESPONDENT'S NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK REVIEW OF REPORT OF REFEREE"
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11/06/2015
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MOTION-EXT OF TIME (INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS)
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RESPONDENT'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE INITIAL BRIEF
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11/06/2015
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MOTION-TOLL TIME
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RESPONDENT'S MOTION TO TOLL BRIEFING SCHEDULE PENDING DISPOSITION OF UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE INITIAL BRIEF
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11/09/2015
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ORDER-EXT OF TIME GR (INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS)
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Respondent's unopposed motion for extension of time is granted, and respondent is allowed to and including January 22, 2016, in which to serve the initial brief on the merits. NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS OF TIME WILL BE GRANTED TO RESPONDENT FOR THE FILING OF THE INITIAL BRIEF ON THE MERITS. All other times will be extended accordingly.
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12/03/2015
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ORDER-SHOW CAUSE
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Upon consideration of the report of referee, the Court hereby commands Robert D. Adams to show cause on or before December 22, 2015, why he should not be suspended from the practice of law pending final disposition of this case. Petitioner may serve its response, if any, on or before January 5, 2016.
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12/22/2015
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RESPONSE
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS William Frederic Jung 0380040
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TO ORDER DATED 12/03/2015
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01/05/2016
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REPLY TO RESPONSE
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Jodi Anderson Thompson 930180
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THE FLORIDA BAR'S REPLY TO ROBERT D. ADAMS' RESPONSE TO
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
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01/15/2016
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DISP-SUSPENDED SUA SPONTE (EMERG CLOSE OUT)
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On the Court's own motion, and having considered the responses from Respondent and The Florida Bar, Respondent is suspended from the practice of law until further order of this Court, effective thirty days from the date of this order so that Respondent can close out his practice and protect the interests of existing clients. If Respondent notifies this Court in writing that he is no longer practicing and does not need the thirty days to protect existing clients, this Court will enter an order making the suspension effective immediately. Respondent shall fully comply with Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 3-5.1(h). In addition, Respondent shall accept no new business from the date this order is filed until further order of the Court.
Respondent is further ordered:
a. To accept no new clients from the date of this Court's order and to cease representing any clients after thirty days of this Court's order.
b. To immediately furnish a copy of Respondent's suspension order to all clients, opposing counsel, and courts before which Respondent is counsel of record and to furnish Staff Counsel of The Florida Bar with the requisite affidavit listing all clients, opposing counsel and courts so informed within thirty days of this Court's order.
c. To stop disbursing or withdrawing any monies from any trust account without approval of the Florida Supreme Court or a referee appointed by the Florida Supreme Court or order of the circuit court in which an inventory attorney has been appointed.
d. To deposit into a specified trust account all sums received from the practice of law, whether as fees, costs, deposits, or trust funds, within thirty days of this Court's order and to immediately advise Bar Counsel of the receipt and location of said funds.
e. To immediately notify in writing all financial institutions in which Respondent maintains trust accounts of the provisions of Respondent's suspension and to provide said financial institutions with a copy of this Court's order, and furthermore, to provide Bar Counsel with a copy of the notice sent to each financial institution.
Not final until time expires to file motion for rehearing, and if filed, determined. The filing of a motion for rehearing shall not alter the effective date of this suspension. ***SUSPENSION EFFECTIVE 1/19/2016 - SEE ORDER DATED 1/19/2016***
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01/19/2016
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REQUEST-ORAL ARGUMENT
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS William Frederic Jung 0380040
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01/19/2016
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RESPONSE
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS William Frederic Jung 0380040
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FILED AS "ADAMS' RESPONSE RE: SUSPENSION"
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01/19/2016
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ORDER-FLA BAR CLOSE OUT PERIOD MODIFIED
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Respondent having notified this Court on January 19, 2016 that he is no longer practicing law, the suspension ordered by this Court dated January 15, 2016, shall be effective January 19, 2016.
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01/21/2016
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INITIAL BRIEF-MERITS
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS William Frederic Jung 0380040
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FILED AS "INITIAL BRIEF OF RESPONDENT ROBERT D. ADAMS"
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02/10/2016
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ANSWER BRIEF-MERITS
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CO The Florida Bar FB BY: CO Jodi Anderson Thompson 930180
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02/26/2016
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REPLY BRIEF-MERITS
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RS Robert D. Adams 90506 BY: RS William Frederic Jung 0380040
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FILED AS "ADAMS' REPLY BRIEF"
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03/28/2016
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ORDER-OA SCHED
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The above case is hereby scheduled for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, June 9, 2016. A maximum of fifteen minutes to the side is allowed for the argument, but counsel is expected to use only so much of that time as is necessary. Respondent's appearance at oral argument is required.
NO CONTINUANCES WILL BE GRANTED EXCEPT UPON A SHOWING OF EXTREME HARDSHIP.
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04/04/2016
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ORAL ARGUMENT CALENDAR
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06/09/2016
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ORAL ARGUMENT HELD
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07/06/2016
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ORDER-CONSOLIDATION
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The above cases are hereby consolidated, on the Court's own motion, for all review purposes.
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08/25/2016
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DISP-DISBARMENT (IMMEDIATELY)
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FSC-OPINION: Accordingly, Robert D. Adams and Adam Robert Filthaut are hereby permanently disbarred from the practice of law in the State of Florida. Because the Respondents are currently suspended, the permanent disbarment is effective immediately. Respondents shall fully comply with Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 3-5.1(g).
Judgment is entered for The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300, for recovery of costs from Robert D. Adams in the amount of $14,558.66, and from Adam Robert Filthaut in the amount of $14,178.28, for which sum let execution issue.
It is so ordered.
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09/20/2016
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PUBLISH FULL
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