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From what I understood, Billy didn't pay Bobby $200 for the code, he just paid out a portion of the prize money they received from Startup Weekend. From the ton

From what I understood, Billy didn't pay Bobby $200 for the code, he just paid out a portion of the prize money they received from Startup Weekend. From the tone of the emails, I'm almost certain Bobby didn't sign over his rights in exchange for that $200. He still owns all the code he wrote. If Billy uses that code in his own business that would be unauthorized and legal action can be taken.

restalis 11y ago
Of course actions can (and should) be taken. The OP protected the identity of the parts involved, but I am feeling free to drop in more info about the whole thing: http://www.caledonvirtual.com/2015-startup-weekend-columbia-missouri/ http://www.caledonvirtual.com/2015-startup-weekend-columbia-... The start-up is called StaffedUp and it's site is up and running (with that unlicensed code, I presume): http://www.staffedup.com http://www.staffedup.com
- joesmo 11y ago
  If he actually managed to build it into something, even better. That's more spoils when they win the lawsuit.
- jeeva 11y ago
  Out of curiosity: You're feeling free because you're another member of the team or have prior knowledge of the situation, or because you Googled it and just want to?
  - restalis 11y ago
    Because this touches me in a very personal way, regardless the fact that I may or not be a member of the team.