The couple whose efforts to sell a trophy associated with the Red Sox 1912 championship three years ago were stymied, has been awarded full custody.
Topps Tops Buzz Aldrin…For Now
November 8, 2011 By
Topps won the first round of a case involving one of its trading card products and images of retired astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
FBI Agent: Large Numbers of Jerseys or Jersey Pieces in Evidence
October 27, 2011 By
The FBI says it has seized thousands of replica jerseys or pieces of jerseys during its investigation of six sports memorabilia dealers recently charged with fraud.
Leaf Files Counterclaim Against Topps
September 18, 2011 By
Leaf Trading Cards has answered a Topps lawsuit over its use of pictures depicting old Topps cards in a Leaf Best of Baseball sell sheet.
Topps Sues Leaf Over 2011 Best of Baseball Sell Sheet
August 15, 2011 By
Topps is fuming over a smaller competitor’s use of pictures of some of its previously released baseball cards.
Mistaken Identity: Memory Lane Suing…Memory Lane
June 28, 2011 By
Classmates Inc.’s new branding effort has been nothing but a headache for one sports memorabilia auction house.
Thurston’s Super Bowl II Ring Seized, Will Be Sold
June 27, 2011 By
One of the Green Bay Packers’ most beloved players is in a battle with the IRS, and now his Super Bowl I ring will go on the auction block to settle what the government says is a $1.7 million debt.
Kobe Bryant Autographs: Art of the Game Fires Back at Panini Lawsuit
June 17, 2011 By
A southern California memorabilia company is fighting back against a Panini lawsuit that claimed they were out of bounds selling Kobe Bryant autographs.
Pauley Jump Circle, Other Items Set Auction Records
May 2, 2011 By
The jump circle where Alcindor and Walton pushed John Wooden’s teams to immortality sold for $325,085, but it wasn’t the only big ticket item to grab attention.
Ex-NFL Players Sue Over Lack of Compensation
April 20, 2011 By
A group of retired NFL players is again going after the NFL Players Association, claiming they’re owed millions over the use of their image on cards, video games and other items.
REA Claims Lawsuit “Frivilous”
April 6, 2011 By
A New York collector is suing Robert Edward Auctions over memorabilia purchased several years ago that he says isn’t real. The auction house says it won’t fly.
Dealer Sentenced to Jail, Fined for Fakes
January 6, 2011 By
A dealer and auctioneer convicted on fraud charges last fall, faces 10-23 months in jail and nearly $200,000 in fines, court costs and restitution…but the case may not be over yet.
Buzz Aldrin in Dispute With Topps
December 30, 2010 By
Retired astronaut Buzz Aldrin is not moonwalking over Topps’ use of his name and famous photo in last year’s American Heritage set.
Ornstein Gets 8 Months for Selling Super Bowl Tix, Fake Jerseys
November 22, 2010 By
The government sacks a man convicted of passing off fake NFL jerseys as the real deal.
Steiner Partners with MSG for Knicks, Rangers Memorabilia
October 19, 2010 By
Knicks ’70 & ‘73 Championships court & Rangers ’94 Stanley Cup nets are among artifacts in a new MSG-Steiner Collectibles Partnership. Game used items including jerseys, basketballs and pucks from present Knicks and Rangers will also be sold via Steiner.
Unlicensed Items Land PA Dealer in Prison
October 14, 2010 By
If you think pro sports leagues and the U.S. government don’t really care that much about you selling knock-off goods…
2010 NCAA Final Four Court Being Sold in Pieces
May 12, 2010 By
It’s kind of hard to store…and not that hard to make a new one.
Hall of Famer Van Buren Suing Panini
May 6, 2010 By
Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Van Buren has filed a lawsuit against Panini America over the production of football cards he says he didn’t authorize.
Shop Owner 1, Shopping Mall Owner 0
April 9, 2010 By
Simon Properties tried to increase Derek Kill’s rent by 400% and make him move. He fought back.
Man Sues Lawyers for Malpractice in Memorabilia Case
February 24, 2010 By
It’s been more than ten years since Sports Legends went out of business, but the company lives on through the latest court case…this one against the owner’s lawyers.
