Is it okay to record a conversation?

[Emily]

I was recently asked by a client if it was okay to record a conversation between themselves and another person whom they said were treating them terribly in closed door meetings. I pointed them to this site.

http://www.rcfp.org/taping/

You can look it up by state.

If it is a conversation over an electronic device, Federal FCC laws may come into play and also if it is between two states - usually the more restrictive state law will prevail.

[north runner]

If the person you are referring to thinks the other person is going to threaten her and wants evidence in case of legal proceedings ... I don't see any problem.

:)

[Emily]

If the person you are referring to thinks the other person is going to threaten her and wants evidence in case of legal proceedings ... I don't see any problem.

:)

Well, that depends on the state you live in and how it is used.
Even with our eyes looking at something as perceived as righteous and just - another can turn into a devious mis-use of a privilege and therefore we have a myriad of laws and interpretations by tort and Supreme Court rulings.

It is best to stick with the state precedents and statutes.