NOTICE OF APPEAL TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT - Page 1IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTFOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXASDALLAS DIVISIONNETSPHERE, INC., Et. Al. §Plaintiffs, §vs. § Civil Action No. 3-09CV0988-F§JEFFREY BARON, Et. Al. §Defendants. §NOTICE OF APPEAL TO THEUNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALSFOR THE FIFTH CIRCUITNotice is hereby given that Jeffrey Baron, defendant, Novo Point LLC andQuantec LLC, non-parties affected by orders in Civil Action No. 3-09CV0988-F, herebyappeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit from:a. [DOC 1083] The District Court’s Order approving 1068 Second Motion forAttorney Fees and ordering that the Receiver should pay Dykema’s Second FeeApplication. (Ordered by Judge Royal Furgeson on 11/9/2012) (Entered:11/09/2012) (Motion for reconsideration [DOC 1087] filed 11/11/2012 andoverruled [DOC 1101] on 12/13/2012).b. [DOC 1106] The District Court’s Amended Order Approving Receiver's ExpertFees and Expenses. (Entered: 12-14-2012).c. [DOC 1163] The District Court’s Order AMENDING INSTRUCTINGRECEIVER TO PAY DYKEMA GOSSETT’S LEGAL FEES AND EXPENSES:The Court now amends its previous Order to change the accounts from which theReceiver is to pay Dykema’s fees. The Court makes no changes to the totalCase 3:09-cv-00988-F Document 1181 Filed 02/06/13 Page 1 of 4 PageID 62313NOTICE OF APPEAL TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT - Page 2amount of fees authorized. (Ordered by Judge Royal Furgeson on 1/8/2013)(Entered: 01/08/2013).d. [DOC 1156] The District Court’s Order INSTRUCTING RECEIVER TO PAYDYKEMA GOSSETT'S LEGAL FEES AND EXPENSES AT A 95% RATE.(Ordered by Judge Royal Furgeson on 1/7/2013) (Entered: 01/07/2013).e. [DOC 1103] The District Court’s Order APPROVING RECEIVER’S EXPERTFEES AND EXPENSES. (Ordered by Judge Royal Furgeson on 12/13/2012)(Entered: 12/14/2012).f. [DOC 1154] The District Court’s Order denying doc 1108 Motion forReconsideration. In light of the Fifth Circuit’s ruling charging this Court withreconsidering all prior fees and expenses, this Court is of the opinion that Mr.Morris’ fee should be paid at a 95% rate. Further, this money should be retainedin the Dykema Gossett PLLC trust account until further ordered by this Court.(Ordered by Judge Royal Furgeson on 1/7/2013) (Entered: 01/07/2013).This appeal is taken pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1292(a)(2).Case 3:09-cv-00988-F Document 1181 Filed 02/06/13 Page 2 of 4 PageID 62314NOTICE OF APPEAL TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT - Page 3The parties to the orders appealed from and the names, addresses, and telephonenumbers of their respective attorneys are as follows:Appellant: Defendant Jeffrey BaronNon-Party Appellants: Novo Point, LLC and Quantec, LLCRepresented on Appeal by:Gary N. ScheppsDrawer 670804Dallas, Texas 75367Telephone (972) 200-0000Facsimile (972) 200-0535legal@schepps.netAppellee: Peter S. Vogel, receiverRepresented by: David J SchenckDykema Gossett PLLC1717 Main Street, Suite 4000Dallas, Texas 75201Telephone (214) 462-6400Facsimile (214) 462-6401dschenck@dykema.comDated: February 6, 2013.Respectfully submitted,/s/ Gary N. ScheppsGary N. ScheppsState Bar No. 00791608Drawer 670804Dallas, Texas 75367Telephone (972) 200-0000Facsimile (972) 200-0535legal@schepps.netCase 3:09-cv-00988-F Document 1181 Filed 02/06/13 Page 3 of 4 PageID 62315NOTICE OF APPEAL TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT - Page 4APPELLATE COUNSELFOR JEFFREY BARONAPPELLATE COUNSELFOR NOVO POINT, LLC andQUANTEC, LLCCERTIFICATE OF SERVICEThis is to certify that this was served on all parties who receive notificationthrough the Court’s electronic filing system and including:David J SchenckDykema Gossett PLLC1717 Main Street, Suite 4000Dallas, Texas 75201dschenck@dykema.com/s/ Gary N. ScheppsGary N. ScheppsCase 3:09-cv-00988-F Document 1181 Filed 02/06/13 Page 4 of 4 PageID 62316