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I have an app on my phone that records all my phone calls. I've recently been harassed and threatened. Can I use those recorded calls in court even though I didn't have the other persons consent or knowledge of the call being recorded?
answered on Oct 25, 2017
Generally speaking so long as one person to a conversation has given permission, the call can be recorded. If recordings are legally obtained, so long as there is not another reason, the evidence is admissible.
I noticed what appeared to be a rash on Monday June 26, by Friday I was itching all over. I was sitting on the floor in the bed room and this bug crawled across my dark pants, I killed it, looked it up on the internet, it looked just like a picture of a bed bug. I called the apartment manager and... View More 
answered on Jul 7, 2017
Yes, but it's on you to prove the bed bugs came with or from the furniture and not from a guest, etc.
I retained an attorney in Iowa (I live in Montana) to represent me in a real estate matter concerning property in Iowa, in March 2016. I have sent a $12,500 retainer, and about half of it has been spent. Today I was informed the the attorney has left that firm and another attorney is picking up... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2016
You should have been told in advance, but if there was an emergency--illness etc--then advance notice need not be sent.
As they have your file assuming things are moving along, you need to speak with them find out what their background is what their plans are etc.
Last time I worked a coworker opened a box to find 5 roaches and they ran everywhere possibly even on the food that was going out. They refuse to bring in an exterminator and they only use roach traps. They say they do have an exterminator come but I fail to see why we have such an infestation if... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2015
What do you mean by "trouble?" What you need to do is go see a labor lawyer for the specifically tailored legal advice that you need.
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