A few comments here point the OP/ hint to the OP that a lawyer be consulted. This is likely a good move. 1. Is it possible to explore obtaining an agreement fr

A few comments here point the OP/ hint to the OP that a lawyer be consulted. This is likely a good move. 1. Is it possible to explore obtaining an agreement from the company that the lawyer's bill (probably won't be more than two hours' worth of lawyer time) be foot by the company? 2. Independent of (1), and under general circumstances (not violent boss, etc.), should OP relate his lawyer's interpretation to his boss & company? (I'm guessing that most^ would answer this with a no -- boss is not going to follow OP around on the weekends to monitor his side project's progess). ^most who aren't bosses (hah)