Read about some of the main characters and themes in my upcoming book, Supreme Pressure: The Rejection of John J. Parker and the Birth of the Modern Supreme Court Confirmation Process.
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Spandau Ballet was supposed to be the exception to the rule that money breaks up bands. Then three band members sued for songwriting royalties…
Jane’s Addiction has weathered substance abuse, personal feuds, creative tension, and ugly disputes over money. Could a lawsuit finally end them?
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(Legal) Career Killers: No Stay of Execution for Death Row Records Thanks to Criminal Probes and Bankruptcy.
A fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas had serious consequences for Death Row Records.
Rock stars like writing about young or underage girls. But what happens when you cross the line from fantasy to reality?
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(Legal) Career Killers: Diddy and A Whole Bunch of Sexual Misconduct Lawsuits and Federal Sex Trafficking Charges
Diddy do it? You’ll have to be more specific. He’s facing quite a bit of legal jeopardy.
Diddy ruin his career? Yeah, probably…
What do John Fogerty and Kobe Bryant have in common?
There have been several instances in our history where one person served as a kingmaker — or, in this case, a President maker.
In Bush v. Gore, the Supreme Court decided the 2000 Election.
Andrew Jackson thought he had the 1824 Election won — until Henry Clay intervened.
Alexander Hamilton’s machinations helped take down John Adams, elect Thomas Jefferson, and anger Aaron Burr.
I’ve very happy to announce that my second book, Supreme Pressure: The Rejection of John J. Parker and Birth of the Modern Supreme Court Confirmation Process, will be released March 11, 2026 by Palgrave Macmillan.
Andrew Ridgeley finds out that it’s not so easy without George Michael by his side.
What do Mike Myers and I have in common? We’ve both portrayed Judge Lance Ito.
Samuel Tilden lost the 1876 Election by one vote.