Eric wrote: > > "Communications law," huh? you must be joking. This is a matter of > criminal law. Communications lawyers, if there is such a thing, would > specialize in the regualtion of the airwaves--i.e., FCC stuff. I'm not so sure that it would stop there but I'll leave it at that... > Look, everyone agrees it is not a violation of ARIZONA law to tape a > conversation with only ONE person's consent. The issue here is MONTANA law, > and ITS requirements. The only issue here is how to get around the MT > requirement that ALL parties to a conversation consent. Several suggestions > have been made. So, just tell them that it is being taped on your side too and leave it at that. Actually that is a good stratigy anyway. it say that I am paying attention to the details and we are playing on a relatively level playing field... If this causes them to play streight and not lie then I win. If they lie and I then take them to court after playing by the rules I have a good chance of winning... EBo --