New #TheHobby case to talk about! It's Heckathorn and Glickfield v. Monaco...and unfortunately we can't access the complaint (boo!), BUT, we can access a TRO order! So we know what the case is about: a 1952 Topps Mantle. Yeah, that's a biggie.

There's a funny new #TheHobby lawsuit to talk about! It's an American Disabilities Act lawsuit over Fanatics Fest...but that's not what's funny (obviously)...what's funny is the lawsuit reads like "I LOVED FANATICS FEST AND I'M SORRY I HAVE TO SUE YOU." Fer realz.

Amazing work as always. Good luck, Graig!

Here's a fun lawsuit. You know how you hear about packages getting lost and/or stolen while in transit? Well, this is a case about that. It's Robert Edwards Auctions ("REA") v. FedEx.

Just finished this great Popular Mechanics article on #TheHobby which focuses on the Pokémon prototype issue and generally on the arms race between grading companies and those seeking to take advantage of others. Really a fun read. (Plus I'm quoted a time or two in it) Physical magazine only!

APs are out! Licensors are pleased! It’s all happening! Officially going on sale Monday morning, July 7th, for only *one* week, then gone forever. Stay tuned for updates, or sign up for more info! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

My #TheHobby #MailDay is just amazing today. I am the lucky recipient of one of the artist proofs of Graig Kreindler’s giclée The Main Attraction! Just absolutely BAD ASS. Always loved @graigkreindler.bsky.social’s work and this piece is just spectacular.

Just back from vacation and it's been BIZZZZEEE over here...as Lesko Law LLC is happy to announce another settlement with an infringer of @graigkreindler.bsky.social's works...AND the filing of another lawsuit at the Copyright Claims Board against yet another infringer. leskolawllc.com/results

<Turns on the Twitterz> <Sees what's trending> <Sighs disappointedly> Damn you Twitter and you crypto douche bros. <Turns of the Twitterz>

It's the final day for The 2025 #TheHobby Annoyances Tournament! We've got the finals and a consolation match taking place over on the Twitterz, so make sure you head over there to vote for what annoys you the most!

A MONUMENTAL DAY IN LORCANA HISTORY FER SURE

We've got our final four annoyances battling it out in The 2025 #TheHobby Annoyances Tournament over on the Twitterz! Somehow, all the one-seeds are battling it out...so head on over and vote!

Y'all ready for what could be a fun update? Remember the Topps v. Dodd case over 24 superfractors that appeared on the DFWCardShark eBay account which Topps contends were misappropriated misprints that Dodd should not have had? Well we've got a new filing!

Sorry for the week off (SPUHHHRRRING BREEEAKK!!!), but Day 11 of #TheHobby Annoyances Tournament is finally here! Head on over to the Twitterz to vote! We're in Round 2 in the SKY IS FALLING Region today on our way to determine what annoys collectors on the most.

It's Day 5 of The 2025 #TheHobby Annoyance Tournament over on the Twitterz! Some really difficult first-round matches out of the SKY IS FALLING Region.

Head on over to the Twitterz to vote on Day 4 of #TheHobby Annoyances Tournament! Today we're finishing the first round of the LET'S GOOOOO!!! Region...the region which focuses on annoying things breakers do.

It's Day 2 of #TheHobby Annoyances Tournament over on the Twitterz, so make sure you stop by (@paul_lesko) and vote!

Today is Day 1 of The 2025 #TheHobby Annoyances Tournament! It's that time of year where collectors get to choose what annoys them the most. Today we start the field of 64 in the THANKS TOPPS Region with four fun matches...so head on over to the Twitterz and vote for what annoys you most!

This year, there are five first-round matchups that are TOUGH to decide: 8. "Baked in" to Price 9. Flaunting Cash in Card Pics 7. Net to Me 10. The "OMG, I Totally Forgot I Had This" Flex 5. Influencers "Borrowing" Other's Content 12. READ in eBay Auction Titles [cont]

Who’s ready for The 2025 #TheHobby Annoyances Tournament? Here’s our…uhhh…kickoff podcast…with visual aids! It was supposed to be a video of all of us BUT Adam had to help me with a technical issue…and that threw everything off. So blame me! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvmN...

Who’s ready for The 2025 #TheHobby Annoyances Tournament? Here’s our…uhhh…kickoff podcast…with visual aids! It was supposed to be a video of all of us BUT Adam had to help me with a technical issue…and that threw everything off. So blame me! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvmN...

It's the case everyone's been talking about today: the legal battle over the Wembanyama jersey that Wemby gave to an adorable kid...which then ended up at Goldin Auctions...and sold for $73K...which now the father is trying blow up. Let's look at the court filings!

I did this over on the Twitterz earlier today...bringing it over here now. Who wants a #Lorcana and Rush of Ikorr meme thread?!?!?

If you want a fun, all-encompassing read on the rollercoaster that was Dapper Labs' NBA Top Shot Moments NFTs, here ya go! Plus, I'm quoted in at as...<sigh>..."the so-called Hobby Lawyer," so get a laugh at that too. www.theringer.com/2025/02/26/f...

For all y'all that are interested, Day 2 of the Play-In Rounds for #TheHobby Annoyances Tournament is up over on the Twitterz! I'd set up a poll over here BUT does not appear that the BlueSkize offers that option. Oh well!

Over on the Twitterz, the first round of play-in matches for the 2025 #TheHobby Annoyances Tournament has begun! Be sure to head on over and vote to help set the field of 64 annoyances that will be battling it out this year!

Update in Forrest v. Lucasfilm, a Kajillion other companies, and Topps! This is the suit brought by the actor that played the stormtrooper (that spoke) in the Star Wars Jedi mind trick scene as well as Luke's friend Biggs' from deleted scenes. And he's seeking like $238M.

Quick update in US v. Gilbert Mayo McNeil...the case in which McNeil is accused of "obtain[ing] authentic...tamper resistant cases [from an unnamed grading company]...and us[ing them] to falsely represent that counterfeit sports cards were authentic and graded."

After 3 days of deliberation in the sports-memorabilia heist case, a jury tonight found 3 of the defendants who went to trial guilty: Joseph Atsus, Damien Boland & Nicholas Dombek. The fourth, Al Atsus, was acquitted. Background in my Feb. story @theatlantic.com. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

Some #TheHobby Super Bowl memes coming up!

The award for dumbest way to lose trademark rights just might be awarded to Ultra Pro. As you'll recall, Ultra Pro's doing everything it can to lose its infringement suit (on terms such as TOPLOADER and PENNY SLEEVES) against BCW...like by blowing pass deadlines, etc.. WELL...

In the world of #TheHobby trademarks, Upper Deck recently filed three new TM apps for FLUORESCENCE, POPULATION COUNT and LIQUID GOLD.

Going to start a stack sale account and name it "Ad Hoc Collectibles"

I need all court opinions presented this way.

It's Friday...we're heading into Super Bowl weekend...you're "at" work...but you're head's thinking about Sunday's game and guacamole and wangs...so...let's blow off this AM with a live read of some legal happenings! We have a ruling on one of the many Panini/Fanatics matters!

As y'all know, I don't like state court dockets. They are difficult to find and utilize, and most times you can't even access the documents in cases. WELL...I'll skip my usual rant, and just let you know of another such action...it's THE STATE OF TEXAS v. SPORTS CARD SHOP.

An indictment was issued this week in the criminal matter against a former UD employee, charging the former employee with embezzlement and finding he "unlawfully, willfully and feloniously did embezzle trading cards into cash $100,000, belonging to Upper Deck Trading Cards."

In the Ohtani 50/50 ball case, the defendant Christian Zacek (the individual that left the ballpark with the 50/50 ball), filed an answer in response to one of the plaintiffs (the older plaintiff...not the 18 year old)...and it's got some insight into the defendant's case.

In the case of Upper Deck v. Former Employee (who allegedly stole ~$500,000 worth of trading cards while at UD), it looks like in a hearing yesterday the parties CONSENTED to stay the civil case against the Former Employee while the criminal case against him continues.

In news likely only fun for litigators...remember how Ultra Pro is fucking up its PENNY SLEEVES and TOPLOADER trademark infringement case(s) (to the extent it has a case) against BCW by not filing shit on time? Well...[cont]...

We have a quick update in the Spiegels v. the Goldins case! And it has to do with...<looks>...<sighs>...ugh...a continuation of the discovery disputes that the Spiegels raised. OK, well, let's do this live and see if we can't sex this up and make it fun and interesting!

In a #TheHobby adjacent-ish lawsuit, the artist RETNA has brought a lawsuit against his former landlord (CEPORIUS) and Heritage Auctions to try and stop Heritage from auctioning off RETNA artwork that he contends was "stolen from him."

In #TheHobby trademark news, Upper Deck filed a trademark opposition against 1980 Miracle Hockey Team, LLC's trademark application for MIRACLE ON ICE.

Haven’t done any #TheHobby memes in a bit.

WHY YES MY MOM THINKS I'M A...

There's also something that might be fun going on in the BCW/Ultra Pro trademark matters over marks like TOPLOADER and PENNY SLEEVES. Let's live read this as it could be really funny as it has to do with...<looks>..."a miscommunication between the parties."

Quick update in Spiegels v. Goldins (over the cancelled auction of a Lebron RPA). On Jan. 31, there will be a status conference...so prior to that conference, the plaintiffs filed a letter pointing out some outstanding discovery issues they'd like to chat about with the judge.

In the Upper Deck v. Former Employee lawsuit (over the alleged theft by a former UD employee of ~$500,000 of cards), UD has filed a motion to compel discovery responses from the former employee who apparently to date has not served any responses.

In the lawsuit over who will own the 50/50 Ohtani Ball...or actually, since it was auctioned off, who will own the proceeds of the 50/50 Ohtani Ball...some discovery requests have been served...and there's some interesting things in here.