Legal Question in Technology Law in Alabama

Re: tape recording

This is somewhat state-law specific. If both caller and recipient are in the same state, the issue can be resolved by reference only to that state's laws.

If, however, you're calling between states, each state's law will come into play, as may federal wiretap restrictions.

Note: In some states (such as California) surreptitious recording of conversations (whether live, or telephonic), is a CRIME, and can subject you to fines and imprisonment.

It's probably a good idea to just start the conversation with "you don't mind if I record this, do you?"

If they refuse, just politely insist that they put their thoughts down in writing.