Paul Lesko
@paullesko.bsky.social
Hot chocolate addict. Analyzer of #TheHobby legal issues. Author of Gastric Bypass. And, sigh, yes...lawyer.
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.
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.
August 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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.
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.
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.
July 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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.
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!
On this day in 1906, Leroy “Satchel” Paige was born in Mobile, AL. Here’s my painting of him with the Kansas City Monarchs in September of 1941. Want a giclée (fine art print)? Starting now, they’ll be available for only a week, and then gone forever!!
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July 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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.
It's Robert Edwards Auctions ("REA") v. FedEx.
June 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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.
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!
Really a fun read.
(Plus I'm quoted a time or two in it)
Physical magazine only!
June 24, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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!
Really a fun read.
(Plus I'm quoted a time or two in it)
Physical magazine only!
Reposted by Paul Lesko
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!
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Stay tuned for updates, or sign up for more info!
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June 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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...
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 absolutely BAD ASS. Always loved @graigkreindler.bsky.social’s work and this piece is just spectacular.
June 18, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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 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
@graigkreindler.bsky.social's works...AND the filing of another lawsuit at the Copyright Claims Board against yet another infringer.
leskolawllc.com/results
Lesko Law LLC
From large class actions, to intellectual property issues, to cases involving sports cards and memorabilia, we can help you.
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June 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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
@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>
<Sees what's trending>
<Sighs disappointedly>
Damn you Twitter and you crypto douche bros.
<Turns of the Twitterz>
April 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
<Turns on the Twitterz>
<Sees what's trending>
<Sighs disappointedly>
Damn you Twitter and you crypto douche bros.
<Turns of 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!
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!
April 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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!
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
Apr. 1, 2024:
Paul Lesko posts about the Donald Duck church.
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Paul Lesko posts about the Donald Duck church.
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@paullesko.bsky.social
April 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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!
Somehow, all the one-seeds are battling it out...so head on over and vote!
March 31, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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!
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!
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!
March 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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!
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.
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.
March 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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.
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.
Some really difficult first-round matches out of the SKY IS FALLING Region.
March 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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.
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.
Today we're finishing the first round of the LET'S GOOOOO!!! Region...the region which focuses on annoying things breakers do.
March 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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.
Today we're finishing the first round of the LET'S GOOOOO!!! Region...the region which focuses on annoying things breakers do.
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!
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!
March 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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!
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]
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...
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...
2025 #TheHobby Annoyances Tournament Bracket Reveal!
YouTube video by Adam Gellman
www.youtube.com
February 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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]
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]
Reposted by Paul Lesko
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...
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...
2025 #TheHobby Annoyances Tournament Bracket Reveal!
YouTube video by Adam Gellman
www.youtube.com
February 28, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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...
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...
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...
2025 #TheHobby Annoyances Tournament Bracket Reveal!
YouTube video by Adam Gellman
www.youtube.com
February 28, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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...
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!
Let's look at the court filings!
February 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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!
Let's look at the court filings!
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......"the so-called Hobby Lawyer," so get a laugh at that too.
www.theringer.com/2025/02/26/f...
Plus, I'm quoted in at as...
www.theringer.com/2025/02/26/f...
Inside the Spectacular Rise and Fall (… and Rise Again?) of NBA Top Shot
At the height of the pandemic, an NFT project that allowed people to buy and sell NBA highlights for as much as six figures took the crypto world by storm. Within months, the bubble burst. We spoke to...
www.theringer.com
February 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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......"the so-called Hobby Lawyer," so get a laugh at that too.
www.theringer.com/2025/02/26/f...
Plus, I'm quoted in at as...
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!
I'd set up a poll over here BUT does not appear that the BlueSkize offers that option.
Oh well!
February 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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!
I'd set up a poll over here BUT does not appear that the BlueSkize offers that option.
Oh well!