This document appears to be notes from a law school class discussing the law of whistleblowing and an attorney's obligations regarding reporting child abuse. Some of the topics covered include whether an attorney should advocate for the client's stated interests or beliefs about their best interests, the allocation of decision-making authority between attorneys and clients, whether an attorney can report child abuse against a client's wishes, if reporting abuse is required, and if an attorney could face liability for disclosing or failing to disclose abuse. Relevant statutes from § 7A-543 are also summarized regarding reporting abuse and exceptions for knowledge gained during legal representation.