Marilyn R. Forbes

Litigation Section Council Ethics Update

At its July 2021 meeting, the State Bar Council approved a new aspirational provision in the Preamble to the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct,…

Catharine Arrowood Receives The Advocate’s Award

Congratulations to Catharine Biggs Arrowood, the 12th recipient of The Advocate’s Award and the first to receive the award virtually via Zoom presentation,…

Ethical Considerations for North Carolina Litigators During COVID-19

COVID-19 (coronavirus) has created uncertainty in all areas including in our professional lives. The following are a few ethical considerations that…

Being “Uber” Careful with Client Confidential Information

While the ubiquitous use of our cellphones allows us to make efficient use of travel time to talk with clients or about client matters, there is a new reason…