Judge rules mortgage lender can proceed with Crescent Beach foreclosure
Casciani Construction Co. and the firm's president, John Casciani, have been given the legal go-ahead to foreclose on the Crescent Beach Restaurant property.
Five Star Bank says receiver in Mott case fell short in duties
Five Star Bank is challenging receiver Mark R. Kercher's handling of the $18.9 million check-kiting case against Katherine Mott-Formicola.
Receiver: Mott floated $22M a day at height of check-kiting scheme
Over a period of 15 months between December 2022 and March 2024, Mott juggled hundreds of phony bank transactions.
Five Star Bank says discovery vs. Mott co-defendants needed to trace $20M
Five Star Bank wants a federal judge to consider allowing resumption of the discovery process in the Katherine Mott-Formicola check-kiting civil case.
Sale of Crescent Beach restaurant falls through
The potential buyer of Crescent Beach restaurant has put the kibosh on a proposed sale of the landmark Greece property.
Receiver: Offer made for Crescent Beach, Wintergarden sold
A purchase offer has been submitted on the forfeited Crescent Beach Restaurant property, and The Wintergarden has a new owner.
Five Star Bank sued for overdraft fees
A federal lawsuit seeking class action status has been filed against Five Star Bank, claiming the bank is improperly charging customers overdraft fees.
Receiver appointed in multi-million-dollar check-kiting case
A receiver has been appointed to oversee the finances of companies controlled by a local restaurateur accused of a multi-million-dollar check kiting scheme.
Receiver to be appointed in multi-million-dollar check-kiting case
A federal judge has okayed the appointment of a receiver to oversee the business operations of a Rochester-area restaurateur accused of a multi-million-dollar check-kiting scheme.
Five Star Bank seeks $56.7M from Rochester-area restaurateur accused of check kiting
Five Star Bank has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a Rochester-area restauranteur of a multi-million dollar check kiting scheme.
Five Star Bank suing Harter Secrest & Emery LLP over alleged mishandling of PA case
Five Star Bank has filed a malpractice lawsuit against Harter Secrest & Emery LLP for its alleged mishandling of a class-action case in a Pennsylvania court.
Rose named to new post with Five Star Bank
Five Star Bank appointed Deanna Rose as employee relations, employment and engagement manager. In this role, she is responsible for fostering communication between employees and management, developing employee engagement initiatives […]
Case Digests
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Townsend
- Fourth Department – Action for attorney’s fees: Broadway Warehouse Co. v. Buffalo Barn Board LLC
- Second Circuit – Civil forfeiture: United States v. The M/Y Amadea, a Motor Yacht
- Second Circuit – Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence: United States v. Simmons
- Court of Appeals – Sentencing: People v. Flesch
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Carnegie; People v. Dockery
- Second Circuit – Products liability: Colwell v. Sig Sauer Inc.
- Second Circuit – Securities Exchange Act: Smith v. The Gap Inc.
- Court of Appeals – Vicarious liability: Mann v. Mezuyon LLC
- Fourth Department – Election Law: Torres v. Zellner
- Second Circuit – Bankruptcy proceedings: Ryniker v. Sumec Textile Co.
Law News
- Hochul calls for investigation of accusations against former judge
- Onondaga County attorney disbarred after federal convictions
- Weapon conviction reversed due to illegal police search
- Attorneys presented with Dillon Awards for child advocacy
- NY appeals court upholds tax exempt status for human service agency
- Convictions reversed over illegal NY State Police search
- President’s message: A view from the 18th tee or the 4th green
- NY judge rejects motion to collect on Iowa court judgment











