For the love of all things holy, please, please, PLEASE make sure to consult with a lawyer as part of this. You don't have to be a jerk about it; but if you bec

For the love of all things holy, please, please, PLEASE make sure to consult with a lawyer as part of this. You don't have to be a jerk about it; but if you become successful after you have parted ways, you're just asking for trouble. Your friend has already shown you that he is worried about himself first. Don't sacrifice doing your due diligence just because you're dealing with a friend and not some random co-worker.