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Signed Up on a Lawyer’s Website? The 2026 TCPA ‘Click-to-Text’ Lawsuits That Pay $1,500 Per Illegal Form

North Carolina’s 2026 TCPA amendment to 47 U.S.C. § 227 awards $1,500 per illegal “click-to-text” form on lawyer websites—312 class actions filed in 2025 alone. Learn how to spot non-compliant widgets... ...more

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November 19, 2025•2 min read

NC LLC Hit by a Tesla on Autopilot? Why the New ‘Entity vs Individual’ Insurance Fight Pays 40% More

North Carolina’s 2025 HB 1042 redefines Tesla Autopilot crashes involving LLC vehicles—corporate policies pay 40% more than personal auto. Learn how to trigger $5M commercial coverage under NCGS § 58-... ...more

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November 19, 2025•2 min read

The ‘One Text = $1.5M Verdict’ Precedent: NC’s First Emoji-Only Distracted Driving Judgment (November 2025)

A November 2025 Mecklenburg County jury awarded $1.5M for a single thumbs-up emoji sent 1.8 seconds before a fatal I-485 crash—NC’s first emoji-only distracted driving verdict. Learn how to subpoena p... ...more

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November 19, 2025•2 min read

NIL Deals + Concussion Payouts: The 2026 NCAA Rule That Lets College Athletes Double-Dip on Injury Money

NCAA’s 2026 Rule 12.2.4.8 allows college athletes to collect NIL earnings and full concussion settlements without offset—triggering $1M+ payouts. Learn how to document head injuries under NCGS § 90-21... ...more

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November 19, 2025•2 min read

TikTok ‘Whiplash Challenge’ Injuries: Why NC Teens Are Faking Crashes for Views (and Still Winning $180K Settlements)

North Carolina teens staged 214 TikTok “whiplash challenge” crashes in 2025—insurance paid $38.5M in settlements despite fraud. Learn how to spot staged videos, void claims under NCGS § 58-3-225, and ... ...more

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November 19, 2025•3 min read

15-Over in a 70? NC’s 2026 ‘Super Speeder’ Camera Program Will Cost You $1,200 + License Suspension

North Carolina’s 2026 Super Speeder camera law fines drivers $1,200 and suspends licenses for 15+ mph over 70 mph zones—captured by 1,200 new NCDOT cameras. Learn how to fight tickets under NCGS § 20-... ...more

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November 19, 2025•2 min read