Thanks for the extra info. "Networking" might have really been codeword for partying, buying the drinks to get people to listen, who when pressed to buy come u

Thanks for the extra info. "Networking" might have really been codeword for partying, buying the drinks to get people to listen, who when pressed to buy come up with a lame excuse and scram. All the while you were writing the code. By all means get legal advice. But it seems that option 2 might be viable. GOOD LUCK!