I talked with @JeffJacksonNC about robocalls. He’s sending 37 companies warning letters, demanding they take steps to block illegal calls routed through their networks.

Thank you Rotary Club of Lake Norman-Huntersville for inviting me to speak this morning. I always enjoy talking with groups about consumer issues, news, law, and whatever else pops up!

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I feel truly honored to be admitted as an attorney to US District Court (WNC). Thank you former US Attorney Dena King for being the one to sponsor me & thank you Judge David Keesler for your kind words.

Thank you for all the kind words. I am truly touched. I’m excited to serve this community in an even more effective way now.

I figured I’d probably last six months, return to Maryland, and practice law. But I knew I had to try. And I knew I wouldn’t be able to do the reverse: start in law, wake up at 50 years old, have kids and a house, and leave for a weekend sports job in a small TV market somewhere

Back before cell phones (kind of). Back before the web (kind of). University of Maryland. I graduated in 1999. My dream was to pursue sports broadcasting. I had a chance, so I took it. Sports anchor in Dalton, Georgia. The Carpet Capital. I assumed I wouldn’t be able to hack it.

“I, Jason Stoogenke, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States…”.The oath went on. Words like “sincerely,” “truly,” “honestly.”.And then: I was an attorney. At 50 years old. More than 26 years after law school. Law school.

My right hand raised. grandfather’s college ring on my finger. A grandfather I never knew (he died years before I was born). A grandfather who wanted to practice law, but WWII changed his—and so many other people’s—plans.

Maybe it was a midlife crisis. No. That’s not right. It wasn’t a crisis at all. It was a good thing. It was growth. A midlife growth? .Let’s go with that. Either way, it was a journey. A journey that brought me to the day I stood in court. My left hand on the Bible.

I have big news to share at 5pm—something 25+ years in the making and that brought tears to my eyes.

The FTC: “The FTC is sending out over 969,000 payments worth more than $126 million to Fortnite gamers charged for unwanted items.” If you submitted a claim: you don’t have to do anything else. If you haven’t: by July 9.

Renter fed up after car stolen from gated complex:.

Thieves forge papers and ‘steal’ homes; how to protect yourself: .

Yes, you still need to watch out for jury duty scams:.

Driver says repair shop drove his car behind his back, racked up tolls: .

How much more you have to pay to insure your home now:.

Belk confirms ‘cyber incident’— see my advice to protect yourself no matter what company or agency falls victim:.

Local homeowners sue over foggy windows, say issue may impact others: .

How to protect biometrics data from falling into the wrong hands:.

Woman says IRS gave her more than $30,000, but bank wouldn’t let her touch the money:.