BDO USA, P.C. v. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC
| BDO USA, P.C. |
| Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC |
| 3:2026cv00098 |
| January 20, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Timothy J Corrigan |
| Samuel J Horovitz |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Contract Dispute |
| None |
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Filing 43
ORDER granting stay of discovery to extent stated in order; setting Hearing on #11 MOTION to Dismiss and #32 MOTION to Stay: In-person motion hearing and case status conference set for 10/13/2026 at 2:00 PM in Jacksonville Courtroom 10D before Senior Judge Timothy J. Corrigan. Signed by Senior Judge Timothy J. Corrigan on 6/12/2026. (SRW)
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| Filing 42 RESPONSE in Opposition re #11 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint under Rule 12(b)(6) (Sur-Reply in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss) filed by BDO USA, P.C.. (Braham, Christopher) |
| Filing 41 SECOND NOTICE TO COUNSEL Barrick Bollman Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (BD) |
| Filing 40 SECOND NOTICE TO COUNSEL Brian Mead Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (BD) |
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Filing 39
ENDORSED ORDER: based on #36 Plaintiff BDO USA P.C.'s Objection to Defendant Atlantic Edge Private Management's Reply, plaintiff may file a sur-reply brief up to 7 pages, no later than 6/15/2026. Signed by Senior Judge Timothy J. Corrigan on 5/26/2026. (DDW)
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| Filing 38 DECLARATION of Michael Sheehan re #37 Response in Opposition to Motion by BDO USA, P.C. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Braham, Christopher) Modified text on 5/20/2026 (CTR). |
| Filing 37 RESPONSE in Opposition re #32 MOTION to Stay this Action Pending Resolution of Related Action filed by BDO USA, P.C. (Braham, Christopher) Modified text on 5/20/2026 (CTR). |
| Filing 36 OBJECTION re #34 Reply to Response to Motion . (Braham, Christopher) |
| Filing 35 DECLARATION of Geng Chen re #34 Reply to Response to Motion by Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Chen, Geng) |
| Filing 34 REPLY to Response to Motion re #11 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint under Rule 12(b)(6) filed by Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC. (Chen, Geng) |
| Filing 33 DECLARATION of Geng Chen re #32 MOTION to Stay this Action Pending Resolution of Related Action by Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11)(Chen, Geng) |
| Filing 32 MOTION to Stay this Action Pending Resolution of Related Action by Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC. (Chen, Geng) |
| Filing 31 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Braham, Christopher) |
| Filing 30 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by BDO USA, P.C. (Braham, Christopher) Modified on 5/1/2026 to edit docket text (RN). |
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Filing 29
ENDORSED ORDER granting #26 Defendant Atlantic Edge's Motion for Leave to File a Reply in Support of its Motion to Dismiss. No later than 5/8/2026, Defendant may file a reply brief up to 7 pages. Signed by Senior Judge Timothy J. Corrigan on 4/24/2026. (DDW)
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Filing 28
ENDORSED ORDER striking #27 Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Leave to File a Reply. See Local Rule 3.01(e) ("No response to a motion for leave to reply is permitted."). Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 4/23/2026. (JLW)
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| Filing 27 ***STRICKEN PURSUANT TO 28 ORDER***RESPONSE in Opposition re #26 MOTION for Leave to File a Reply in Support of its Motion to Dismiss filed by BDO USA, P.C.. (Braham, Christopher) Modified on 4/24/2026 (LSS). |
| Filing 26 MOTION for Leave to File a Reply in Support of its Motion to Dismiss by Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC. (Lockamy, Michael) |
| Filing 25 REQUEST for JUDICIAL NOTICE in Support of Its Opposition to Defendant Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management's Motion to Dismiss by BDO USA, P.C.(Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Braham, Christopher) Modified on 4/14/2026 to edit docket text (ELA). |
| Filing 24 RESPONSE in Opposition re #11 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint under Rule 12(b)(6) filed by BDO USA, P.C.. (Braham, Christopher) |
| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 38720 for $150) by attorney Richard A. Hubell, appearing on behalf of Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC. Related document: #20 MOTION for Richard A. Hubell to appear pro hac vice. (JVC) |
| Filing 23 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC. Related case(s): Yes (Lockamy, Michael) |
| ***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 38686 for $150) by attorney Geng Chen, appearing on behalf of Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC. Related document: #16 MOTION for Geng Chen to appear pro hac vice. (JVC) |
| Filing 22 SUPPLEMENT re #11 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint under Rule 12(b)(6) to 3.01(g) Conferral by Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC. (Lockamy, Michael) |
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Filing 21
ENDORSED ORDER granting #20 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Richard A. Hubell. If movant has not already done so, movant shall expeditiously pay the admission fee and register for a login and password for electronic filing at the Court's website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 3/26/2026. (JLW)
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| Filing 20 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Special Admission for Richard A. Hubell to appear pro hac vice for Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC. (eportal) (JVC) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. |
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Filing 19
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice #17 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Richard A. Hubell. Among other requirements, a lawyer moving for special admission must list "each case in state or federal court in Florida in which the lawyer has initially appeared in the last thirty-six months[.]" Local Rule 2.01(c)(4). Movant states "[u]pon information and belief, I have not initially appeared in the last thirty-six months in any cases in state or federal court in Florida." Doc. 17 at 1. It is unclear what additional information movant requires to comply with Local Rule 2.01(c)(4), or why movant states movant's own appearances in this state in the last thirty-six months only upon information and belief. Any renewed motion for special admission must comply with Local Rule 2.01(c)(4) or satisfactorily explain why movant is unable to comply and the basis for any information and belief upon which movant relies. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 3/25/2026. (JLW)
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Filing 18
ENDORSED ORDER granting #16 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Geng Chen. If movant has not already done so, movant shall expeditiously pay the admission fee and register for a login and password for electronic filing at the Court's website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 3/25/2026. (JLW)
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| Filing 17 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Special Admission for Richard A. Hubell to appear pro hac vice for Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC. (eportal) (JVC) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. |
| Filing 16 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Special Admission for Geng Chen to appear pro hac vice for Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC. (eportal) (JVC) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. |
| Filing 15 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Geng Chen and Richard Hubell Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MLB) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Michael E. Lockamy on behalf of Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC. Lead Counsel: Richard A. Hubell. (Lockamy, Michael) |
| Filing 13 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC. (Lockamy, Michael) |
| Filing 12 DECLARATION of Geng Chen re #11 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint under Rule 12(b)(6) by Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11)(Lockamy, Michael) Modified on 3/24/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 11 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint under Rule 12(b)(6) by Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC. (Lockamy, Michael) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by William Weber on behalf of Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC (Weber, William) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael E. Lockamy on behalf of Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC (Lockamy, Michael) |
| Filing 8 WAIVER of service returned executed on January 21, 2026 by BDO USA, P.C. as to Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC. (Braham, Christopher) Modified waiver service date on 2/20/2026 (LSS). |
| Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Anthony Braham on behalf of BDO USA, P.C. (Braham, Christopher) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (TPL) |
| Filing 5 SUMMONS issued as to Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC. (LJC) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Barrick Bollman, Brian Mead, Michael Sheehan Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LJC) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Christopher Anthony Braham of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LJC) |
| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Senior Judge Timothy J. Corrigan and Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. New case number: 3:26-cv-00098-TJC-SJH. (JOS) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management, LLC (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24345812) filed by BDO USA, P.C. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons)(Braham, Christopher) Modified on 1/21/2026 as to docket text (LJC). |
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